North Texas (24-8) vs Furman (25-9)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm (The Super Pit)
The Line: Betting Odds: North Texas -8.5 — Over/Under: 130.5
In this article we will formulate a Furman vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 19th at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NIT.
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
The Furman Paladins are 25-9 (11-7) this year after they lost to Wofford by a score of 92-85 in the SoCon Title game. Furman led 39-37 at halftime, but they allowed 55 points in the second half in the loss. The Paladins shot 48.2% from the field, 39.4% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. PJay Smith Jr. led Furman with 27 points and seven assists, while Nick Anderson added 15 points and one assist in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Paladins defeated Chattanooga by a score of 80-77 and Samford by a score of 95-78. Furman has won six of their last seven games and they finished fifth in the SoCon Standings with an 11-7 record. The Paladins did beat Belmont and Princeton in the non-conference, but they also lost to Kansas by 25 points. Furman has scored 77.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points against per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. PJay Smith Jr. is averaging 18.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 14.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this year. Furman is shooting 45.7% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this season.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green are 24-8 (14-4) this season after they lost to UAB by a score of 66-56 in their last game. North Texas trailed 30-20 at halftime, but they did score 36 points in the second half in the loss. The Mean Green shot 32.3% from the field, 22.2% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Brenen Lorient led North Texas with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Atin Wright added 12 points and two rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Mean Green defeated Tulsa by a score of 77-59, but did lose to Temple by a score of 66-61 before that. North Texas has won eight of their last ten games and they finished second in the AAC standings with a 14-4 record. The Mean Green has non-conference wins against Minnesota, Oregon State, Northern Iowa, while picking up losses against McNeese by seven, Utah State by four, and High Point by five. North Texas has scored 68.1 points per game and they have allowed 59.7 points against per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 15.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. North Texas is shooting 45.1% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season.
Why Furman will beat North Texas
- Furman has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
- North Texas has lost the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Fifty-one of Furman’s last 55 night games have produced a total of 131+ points.
- Each of North Texas’ last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Texas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.5).
- North Texas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.4).
- Furman ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.0).
- Furman ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.51).
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Furman vs North Texas Prediction
Furman is coming off of a heartbreaking loss in their conference tournament championship game, where they blew a late lead and missed their chance to make the NCAA Tournament. The Paladins have won six of their last seven games and they have scored at least 80 points in four of their last five. North Texas has dropped two of their last three and they play at a much slower pace. The Mean Green only scored 56 points in their last game against UAB, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the nation. I think this is going to be a very interesting game and I think the Furman offense will be able to keep this game close. Take the points with Furman here.