North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs Wichita State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 15-4 (6-1) this year after they defeated FAU by a score of 77-64 in their last game. North Texas trailed 34-27 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half in the win. The Mean Green shot 52.7% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Atin Wright led North Texas with 17 points and two rebounds, while Brenen Lorient added 17 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Mean Green defeated Temple by a score of 76-67 and UTSA by a score of 72-57. North Texas has won five games in a row and nine of their last ten, and they are currently tied for first in the American standings. North Texas has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 59.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.9 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 14.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game this year. North Texas is shooting 45.8% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-9 (1-6) this season after they lost to Tulsa by a score of 84-77 in their last game. Wichita State trailed 42-41 at halftime and they allowed another 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Shockers shot 49.2% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Xavier Bell led Wichita State with 19 points and two rebounds, while Justin Hill added 18 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Shockers lost to Memphis by a score of 61-53 and East Carolina by a score of 75-72. Wichita State has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for last in the American standings with a 1-6 record. Wichita State has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 75.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Justin Hill is averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.8% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 31.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why North Texas will beat Wichita State

• North Texas has won nine of its last 10 games.
• Wichita State has lost seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• Wichita State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at Charles Koch Arena.

North Texas vs Wichita State Prediction 

North Texas comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak and they are battling with Memphis for first in the conference, but they will be on the road here. The Mean Green are only scoring 70.1 points per game this year, but their defense has been elite, as they are allowing 59.4 points per game. Wichita State has lost three games in a row and they only have one conference win on the season. The Shockers are the slightly better offensive team in this matchup, but they are allowing over 75 points per game on defense. I know it is never easy to go on the road during conference play, but the North Texas defense will be the difference. Take the Mean Green here.