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C-USA rivals will clash when the North Texas Mean Green (5-4) battle the Florida International Panthers (4-4).
North Texas vs. Florida International Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 21.5 points, with oddsmakers listing North Texas as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, North Texas has -1890 odds to pick up the win, while Florida International is listed at +931 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 63 points.
Game Info
How to Watch North Texas vs. Florida International Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Denton, Texas
- Stadium: Apogee Stadium
Betting Preview
North Texas
North Texas has struggled on defense, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS (471.2 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 14th-best, yielding an average of 490.6 yards per game. While North Texas ranks 18th-worst in the FBS in scoring defense with 32.1 points allowed per game, the team has been better with the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS in scoring (35.6 points per game). North Texas sports the 37th-ranked passing offense this year (270.9 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking seventh-worst with 287.4 passing yards allowed per game. On the offensive side of the ball, North Texas has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 14th-best in the FBS by totaling 219.7 per game. The Mean Green rank 104th on defense (183.8 rushing yards allowed per game). North Texas owns the 91st-ranked third-down offense this season (37.1% third-down conversion rate), but has been worse defensively, ranking 17th-worst with a 45.5% third-down conversion rate allowed. With 10 forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS), North Texas’ -4-4 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Florida International
Florida International’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 430.4 total yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst. Offensively, it ranks 105th with 345.9 total yards per contest. This season has been hard for Florida International on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling just 21.1 points per game (22nd-worst) and allowing 33.8 points per game (11th-worst). Florida International has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking 24th-worst with 266.9 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, posting 242.0 passing yards per contest (65th-ranked). Florida International ranks 16th-worst in rushing yards per game (103.9), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 93rd in the FBS with 163.5 rushing yards surrendered per contest. Florida International has lots of room to improve on third down, as it ranks 10th-worst in third-down conversion rate (28.6%) and are 13th-worst in third-down rate allowed (46.1%). Florida International has produced 12 forced turnovers (63rd in the FBS) and committed nine turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season for a +3 turnover margin that ranks 43rd in the FBS.
North Texas vs. Florida International Betting Analysis
North Texas Betting Insights
North Texas has covered the spread six times over nine games with a set spread. North Texas is winless against the spread when it is 21.5-point or greater favorites (0-1). Games involving North Texas have hit the over five times this season. The Mean Green have been listed as the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Mean Green have yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -1890 or shorter.
Panthers Betting Insights
Florida International has covered the spread four times in eight games with a set total. Florida International has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 21.5-point underdogs. This season, three Florida International games have gone over the point total. The Panthers have won three of the seven games they’ve played as underdogs this season. This season, the Panthers have been at least a +931 underdog on the moneyline two times, losing each of those contests.
North Texas vs. Florida International Against The Spread & Betting Records
North Texas
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 66.0 | 67.0 | 65.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 38.3 | 40.8 | 36.4 |
| ATS Record | 6-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 1-1 | 1-3 |
Panthers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.8 | 56.3 | 61.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.8 | 35.5 | 40.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
Players to Watch
North Texas
- Mazin Richards has helped carry the Mean Green’s defense with 28 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in nine games.
- As part of the Mean Green’s defense, KD Davis has collected 1.0 sack to go with 49 tackles in nine games.
- The Mean Green’s defense has been aided by the play of Roderick Brown, who has suited up for nine games and posted 14 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four sacks.
- Deshawn Gaddie has been an important part of the Mean Green’s defensive unit in 2022, with 24 tackles in nine games.
Panthers
- On defense, Demetrius Hill has helped set the tone with one interception to go with 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended in eight games.
- On defense, Shaun Peterson Jr. has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 10 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and five sacks in eight games.
- Donovan Manuel has posted 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL and 31 tackles in eight games for the Panthers.
- The Panthers’ Gaethan Bernadel has posted 32 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in eight games.
North Texas vs. Florida International Predictions and Pick
North Texas vs. Florida International betting card
- Pick ATS:
Mean Green (-21.5)
Pick OU:
Under (63)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is North Texas, and we project that North Texas will cover the spread (North Texas -21.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 63 points.