Texas Tech (1-1) vs North Texas (2-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Jones AT&T Stadium)
Betting Odds: Texas Tech -11.5 / North Texas +11.5 --- Over/Under: 68.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green are 2-0 this year after they defeated SFA by a score of 35-20 last week. North Texas scored a late touchdown in the second quarter to lead 21-17 at halftime and they were able to hold SFA to just three points in the second half for the win. North Texas outgained SFA by a total of 504-248, turned the ball over four times and went just 3-14 on third downs in the win. Chandler Morris threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns, while Damashja Harris rushed for 142 yards and one score.
North Texas defeated South Alabama by a score of 52-38 in their first game of the season and the offense has looked very strong. The Mean Green are scoring 43.5 points per game with 384 passing yards and 143 rushing yards per game, while the defense is allowing 29.0 points per game this year. North Texas is 42.3% on third down and 2-3 on fourth downs this season. Chandler Morris has completed 68.2% of his passes for 737 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Damon Ward Jr. has caught 13 passes for 246 yards and two scores.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 1-1 this season after they lost to Washington State by a score of 37-16 in their last game. Texas Tech trailed 27-10 at halftime and only managed to score six points in the second half in the loss. The Red Raiders outgained Washington State by a total of 491-416, turned the ball over four times, and went just 1-5 on fourth down in the loss. Behren Morton threw for 323 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Cameran Brown rushed for 70 yards on five carries.
Texas Tech defeated Abilene Christian by a score of 52-51 in overtime in their first game, so it has not been a great start to the season in Lubbock. The Red Raiders are scoring 34 points per game with 360.5 passing yards and 154.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense is allowing 44.0 points per game this year. Texas Tech is 52.9% on third downs and 2-8 on fourth downs through two games. Behren Morton has completed 64% of his passes for 701 yards, six interceptions, and two interceptions, while Tahj Brooks has rushed for 153 yards and one score.
North Texas vs Texas Tech Prediction
Texas Tech comes into this game looking to bounce back after a blowout loss to Washington State and they have not looked good in either of their games this year. The Red Raiders have allowed a total of 88 points through two games and now face a North Texas team that can really move the ball. The Mean Green fought through some turnover trouble in their last game, but they have handled business so far this season. I think both teams are going to move the ball here, as neither defense is very good. Take the over in this matchup.
David’s Pick Over 68.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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