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The North Texas Mean Green (3-3) and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) will face each other in clash of C-USA rivals at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas.
North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with oddsmakers listing North Texas as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, North Texas has -255 odds to pick up the win, while Louisiana Tech is listed at +198 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 67.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Denton, Texas
- Stadium: Apogee Stadium
Betting Preview
North Texas
North Texas has the 19th-best offense this season in terms of total yards (476.0 yards per game), but rank 10th-worst on the defensive side of the ball (462.7 yards allowed per game). With 36.3 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, North Texas has had to lean on their 38th-ranked offense (34.3 points per contest) to keep them in games. North Texas has the 46th-ranked passing offense this year (262.0 passing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst with 267.5 passing yards allowed per game. While North Texas ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in rushing defense with 195.2 rushing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story offensively, as the Mean Green rank 16th-best in the FBS (214.0 rushing yards per game). Offensively, North Texas ranks 105th in the FBS with a 33.8% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 101st in third-down conversion rate allowed (195.2). With seven forced turnovers (86th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (110th in the FBS), North Texas’ -5-5 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 454.8 total yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 87th with 372.8 total yards per contest. Louisiana Tech ranks 69th in points per game (30.2), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 37.2 points ceded per contest. With 276.0 passing yards per game on offense, Louisiana Tech ranks 32nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 73rd, giving up 233.2 passing yards per contest. Louisiana Tech has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 12th-worst in rushing yards (96.8 per game) and eighth-worst in rushing yards allowed (221.6 per game). Louisiana Tech ranks 94th in the FBS with a 35.8% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 79th with a 39.7% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball. After forcing 11 turnovers (25th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 14 times (126th in the FBS) this season, Louisiana Tech has the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -3.
North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Analysis
North Texas Betting Insights
North Texas has covered the spread three times this season (3-3-0). North Texas is winless against the spread when it has played as 6.5-point or greater favorites (0-1). This season, four North Texas games have gone over the point total. The Mean Green have been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won. The Mean Green have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -255 or shorter.
Bulldogs Betting Insights
Louisiana Tech has covered the spread three times in five games with a set total. Louisiana Tech is 1-2 ATS when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs. Louisiana Tech games have gone over the total four times this season. The Bulldogs have been the underdog in three games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests. The Bulldogs have been at least a +198 moneyline underdog three times this season, but lost all of those games.
North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Against The Spread & Betting Records
North Texas
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 64.0 | 66.8 | 61.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.8 | 42.0 | 33.7 |
| ATS Record | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Bulldogs
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.3 | 58.5 | 58.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.8 | 31.5 | 40.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
North Texas
- The Mean Green’s defense has been aided by KD Davis, who has suited up for six games and amassed 30 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
- Deshawn Gaddie has helped carry the Mean Green’s defense with 20 tackles in six games.
- Mazin Richards has played six games, compiling 18 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two sacks for the Mean Green.
- The Mean Green’s defense has been helped by the play of Quinn Whitlock, who has suited up for six games, totaling 1.0 TFL, 23 tackles, and one interception.
Bulldogs
- On defense, Jaiden Cole has helped keep opposing offenses in check with one interception to go with 20 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended in five games.
- On defense, Tyler Grubbs has helped lead the charge with 30 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in five games.
- The Bulldogs’ Bee Jay Williamson has registered 25 tackles and 1.0 TFL in five games.
- Cecil Singleton has registered one interception to go with 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended In five games for the Bulldogs.
North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Predictions and Pick
North Texas vs. Louisiana Tech betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bulldogs (+6.5)
Pick OU:
Under (67.5)
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Our pick to win this game is North Texas, and we predict that Louisiana Tech will cover the spread (North Texas -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 67.5 points.