North Texas vs UC Irvine Prediction 4/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Texas vs UC Irvine prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, April 1st at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the Semifinal of the NIT. 

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 27-8 (14-4) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 61-59 in their last game. North Texas led 27-22 at halftime, but they needed a stop in the final seconds to secure the win. The Mean Green shot 37.7% from the field, 38.9% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Atin Wright led North Texas with 15 points and one rebound, while Johnathan Massie added 11 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mean Green defeated Arkansas State by a score of 65-63 and Furman by a score of 75-64 in the first two games of the NIT. North Texas has won 11 of their last 13 games and they finished second in the AAC standings with a 14-4 record. North Texas has scored 68 points per game and they have allowed 59.9 points against per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 14.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.3 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. 

UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Preview

The UC Irvine Anteaters are 31-6 (17-3) this season after they defeated UAB in overtime by a score of 81-77 in their last game. UC Irvine trailed 36-31 at halftime, but they held UAB to just 33 points in the second half and got the win in overtime. The Anteaters shot 41.4% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Devin Tillis led UC Irvine with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Bent Leuchten added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Anteaters defeated Jacksonville State by a score of 66-61 and Northern Colorado by a score of 82-72. UC Irvine has won nine of their last ten games and they finished second in the Big West standings with a 17-3 record. UC Irvine has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points against per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Bent Leuchten is averaging 15.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Devin Tillis is averaging 13.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this season. UC Irvine is shooting 45.5% from the field, 80.6% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why North Texas will beat UC Irvine 

• North Texas has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UC Irvine has lost the first half in five of its last six National Invitation Tournament games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UC Irvine’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 130+ points.
• Each of North Texas’ last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 126 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Irvine ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.8).
• UC Irvine ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.1%).
• 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).

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North Texas vs UC Irvine Prediction 

Both of these teams were able to escape with close victories in their last game and will look to advance to the NIT Championship with a win here. North Texas continues to win with great defense and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in 17 straight games. UC Irvine played very solid defense against a great UAB offense in their last game, but I don’t see them having a ton of luck in this game. This North Texas defense is going to be the best that UC Irvine has faced this season and I think the Mean Green will really slow things down here, which will throw UC Irvine off. Take North Texas to win. 

David Racey's Pick: North Texas ML