Houston Christian vs North Texas Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Houston Christian vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies are 4-8 this year after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 77-45 in their last game. Houston Christian trailed 35-23 at halftime and they only scored 22 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 30.6% from the field, 10% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. D’Aundre Samuels led Houston Christian with 12 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Huskies defeated ULM by a score of 74-68 but did lose to Northwestern State by a score of 64-57 before that. Houston Christian has scored 67 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 30.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game this season. Julian Mackey is averaging 14.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Houston Christian is shooting 41.4% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 29.1% on three-pointers this year. Houston Christian will play against Lamar, Stephen F. Austin, Incarnate Word, and McNeese following this one.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 8-3 this season after they defeated Appalachian State by a score of 68-64 in their last game. North Texas led 33-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Mean Green shot 50% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Brenen Lorient led North Texas with 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Mean Green defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 83-42 but did lose to High Point and Utah State before that. North Texas has scored 68.5 points per game and they have allowed 57.5 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 13.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, while North Texas is shooting 44.1% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why North Texas will beat Houston Christian

• Houston Christian has lost each of its last 15 road day games against non-conference opponents.
• North Texas has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-conference opponents at The Super Pit.
• Houston Christian has lost the first half in 15 of its last 17 road games.

Why Houston Christian will beat North Texas

• North Texas has lost six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston Christian has won three of its last four games following a road loss.

Houston Christian vs North Texas Prediction 

North Texas comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Mean Green are only scoring 68.6 points per game this season, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the country, as they are allowing 57.5 points per game. Houston Christian has lost four of their last six games and they are only shooting 41.4% from the field. The Huskies are going to have some issues scoring in this game and I think we are going to see another low-scoring game involving North Texas. Take the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under