North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) is defended by Houston's Tramon Mark, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 11:54 AM
  • North Texas (9-4) is a -3.5 point favorite vs East Carolina (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 123.5 points
  • North Texas / East Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The North Texas Mean Green (9-4) visit Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to take on the East Carolina Pirates (7-8) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Greenville, NC.

North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The North Texas vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 123.5 total points.

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North Texas vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Texas-3.5 -105O 123.5 -110-155
East Carolina +3.5 -115U 123.5 -110+130

North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Texas will win this college basketball game with 60.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Texas vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 57.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 32 games (+20.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+12.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+8.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • East Carolina have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -100% ROI

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / -100% ROI

North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 65.9 points per game (3,495 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

North Texas has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (579 assists/ 612 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

North Texas has averaged 10.9 assists per game (579 assists/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

North Texas is shooting 38% from three (127/334) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

East Carolina is shooting 41% (1,195/2,877) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

East Carolina is shooting 31% from three (109/356) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

East Carolina has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (623 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,229 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Texas has allowed 56.5 points per game (2,997 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

North Texas has allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has 350 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has averaged 8.0 steals per game (136 steals/17 games) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (130/415) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

East Carolina has allowed 69.6 points per game (1,183 points/17 games) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 71.4


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