Alcorn State vs North Texas Prediction - Basketball Picks 3/15/23
The North Texas Mean Green will play the Alcorn State Braves in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas.
North Texas Preview
The North Texas Mean Green are 26-7 (16-4) this season after they lost to UAB by a score of 76-69 in the Semifinals of the C-USA Tournament. North Texas won 11 of their last 13 games, but was unable to get it done in the conference tournament. The North Texas Mean Green are averaging 64.2 points per game, 55.7 points against per game, 33.7 rebounds per game, and 11.1 assists per game. Tylor Perry has led the Mean Green this season with 16.8 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. North Texas is shooting 43.6% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this year.
Alcorn State Preview
The Alcorn State Braves are 18-13 (15-3) this season after they lost to Texas Southern by a score of 66-62 in the Quarterfinals of the SWAC Tournament. Alcorn State finished the regular season tied for first place in the SWAC and won nine of their last eleven games. The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 68.1 points per game, 70.6 points against per game, 33.9 rebounds per game, and 10 assists per game. Dominic Brewton has led the Braves this season with 12 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Alcorn State is shooting 41.1% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 29.6% on three pointers this year.
Trends
Alcorn State is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games and 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games following a loss. The under is 6-1 in Alcorn State’s last 7 Wednesday games. North Texas is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games. The under is 4-1 in North Texas’ last 5 games following an ATS loss.
Pick
North Texas comes into this game as one of the best defensive teams in the country and they are a heavy favorite to win this game. Alcorn State had a very good regular season, but they are out matched in this game. The Braves don’t play much defense and they are going to have a ton of trouble finding open looks. I like North Texas to win in a blowout.
AUTHOR: David Racey
