Who's Playing

North Texas @ Florida Atlantic

Current Records: North Texas 18-4; Florida Atlantic 15-10

What to Know

The North Texas Mean Green are on the road again Thursday and play against the Florida Atlantic Owls at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 17 at FAU Arena. The Mean Green will be strutting in after a victory while Florida Atlantic will be stumbling in from a defeat.

North Texas took their contest against the Rice Owls on Saturday by a conclusive 67-44 score.

Meanwhile, Florida Atlantic came up short against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers last week, falling 76-69. The losing side was boosted by guard Michael Forrest, who had 20 points and five assists.

Barring any buzzer beaters, North Texas is expected to win a tight contest. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 5-1 ATS in away games but only 13-7 all in all.

North Texas' win brought them up to 18-4 while Florida Atlantic's loss pulled them down to 15-10. The Mean Green are 14-3 after wins this year, and Florida Atlantic is 7-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: FAU Arena -- Boca Raton, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Mean Green are a slight 2-point favorite against the Owls, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

North Texas have won four out of their last seven games against Florida Atlantic.

  • Jan 11, 2020 - North Texas 81 vs. Florida Atlantic 58
  • Feb 28, 2019 - Florida Atlantic 60 vs. North Texas 54
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Florida Atlantic 57 vs. North Texas 47
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Florida Atlantic 74 vs. North Texas 54
  • Jan 25, 2018 - North Texas 59 vs. Florida Atlantic 53
  • Feb 09, 2017 - North Texas 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 64
  • Feb 20, 2016 - North Texas 70 vs. Florida Atlantic 62