| MATCHUP | McNeese State Cowboys | North Texas Mean Green |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | -1.5 -112 | +1.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | The Super Pit, Denton, TX | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
McNeese vs North Texas Prediction
In this McNeese vs North Texas Prediction, McNeese is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their opening game of the season, but North Texas had a much easier task against a NAIA team in Southwestern Christian University, while McNeese competed against an NCAA team in UAB and also won easily by 21 points. McNeese is projected as #81 for the upcoming College Basketball Season, while North Texas is projected as #111 and McNeese has won its previous meeting against North Texas back in 2024 by 68-61 at home. North Texas was better against the spread than McNeese last season and also very strong at home and I am not rushing to lay points on the road with almost any team so early in the season. I like the value with the home dog in this matchup, so take North Texas on the moneyline for plus money.
North Texas Mean Green Preview
The North Texas Mean Green have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 122-50 home win against Southwestern Christian U Eagles and will face Santa Clara and South Alabama next.
Offensively, they are averaging 122.0 points per game (ranking 7th in the nation), while allowing 50.0 points per game defensively (25th). They have a 150.2 offensive rating (ranking 8th) and a 61.6 defensive rating (11th). The Mean Green are shooting 57.1% from the field (ranking 31st in the nation) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (26th), while grabbing 61.0 rebounds per game (8th in the nation) and averaging 17.0 assists per game (98th). They have 7.0 blocks per game (23rd in the nation) and 16.0 steals per game (10th).
Aeneas Alexander leads North Texas in scoring, averaging 22.0 ppg on 54.5% shooting from the field, adding 9.0 rebounds while shooting 88.9% from the free throw line. Cash Chavis follows with 17.0 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field and 2.0 rebounds per game, while Amar Amkou adds 16.0 ppg on 60.0% shooting from the field and 9.0 rebounds per game.
McNeese Cowboys Preview
The McNeese Cowboys have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 away record. They are coming off a 99-78 win against UAB and will face College of Biblical Studies and Texas State next.
Offensively, they are averaging 99.0 points per game (ranking 41st in the nation), while allowing 78.0 points per game defensively (198th). They have a 140.1 offensive rating (ranking 16th) and a 110.3 defensive rating (202nd). The Cowboys are shooting 55.1% from the field (ranking 45th in the nation) and 44.4% from beyond the arc (43rd), while grabbing 33.0 rebounds per game (208th in the nation) and averaging 20.0 assists per game (60th). They have 8.0 blocks per game (14th in the nation) and 10.0 steals per game (78th).
Larry Johnson leads McNeese in scoring, averaging 31.0 ppg on 61.9% shooting from the field, adding 5.0 rebounds while shooting 100.0% from the free throw line. Jaylon Dean-Vines follows with 17.0 ppg on 75.0% shooting from the field and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Elijah Moore adds 15.0 ppg on 55.6% shooting from the field and 4.0 rebounds per game.
McNeese State Cowboys @ North Texas Mean Green Betting Trends: November 5, 2026
Why the North Texas Mean Green will win
- North Texas has won each of its last 10 home games against the Southland Conference.
- McNeese State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Texas has lost the first half in four of its last five day games at The Super Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Texas’ last nine Thursday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Each of McNeese State’s last three games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Texas ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+72.0).
- North Texas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+87.5).
- McNeese State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (8.0).
- McNeese State ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.0).