Who's Playing

North Texas @ Louisiana Tech

Current Records: North Texas 14-4; Louisiana Tech 16-4

What to Know

The North Texas Mean Green won both of their matches against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs last season (57-55 and 54-48) and are aiming for the same result Saturday. The Mean Green and Louisiana Tech will face off in a Conference USA battle at 4 p.m. ET at Thomas Assembly Center. If the game is anything like their last meeting in last March, where North Texas won 54-48, we could be in for a big score.

North Texas was able to grind out a solid win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Thursday, winning 63-54. Guard Aaron Scott and guard Mardrez McBride were among the main playmakers for North Texas as the former had 13 points in addition to seven rebounds and the latter shot 5-for-10 from beyond the arc and finished with 21 points.

Meanwhile, the Rice Owls typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Louisiana Tech proved too difficult a challenge. The Bulldogs strolled past the Owls with points to spare, taking the game 80-63. Louisiana Tech got double-digit scores from four players: forward Kenneth Lofton, Jr. (19), guard Cobe Williams (17), guard Amorie Archibald (15), and guard Keaston Willis (10). That makes it four consecutive games in which Kenneth Lofton, Jr. has had at least ten rebounds.

The Mean Green are expected to lose this next one by 3. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 3-0 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought North Texas up to 14-4 and the Bulldogs to 16-4. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: North Texas comes into the contest boasting the second fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 56.2. But Louisiana Tech ranks 31st in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 78.8 on average. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Thomas Assembly Center -- Ruston, Louisiana
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a 3-point favorite against the Mean Green, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Louisiana Tech have won eight out of their last 13 games against North Texas.

  • Mar 12, 2021 - North Texas 54 vs. Louisiana Tech 48
  • Feb 06, 2021 - North Texas 57 vs. Louisiana Tech 55
  • Feb 05, 2021 - Louisiana Tech 68 vs. North Texas 63
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Louisiana Tech 73 vs. North Texas 71
  • Jan 18, 2020 - North Texas 51 vs. Louisiana Tech 50
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Louisiana Tech 66 vs. North Texas 53
  • Jan 03, 2019 - North Texas 63 vs. Louisiana Tech 59
  • Mar 07, 2018 - Louisiana Tech 68 vs. North Texas 62
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Louisiana Tech 66 vs. North Texas 65
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Louisiana Tech 85 vs. North Texas 67
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Louisiana Tech 81 vs. North Texas 57
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Louisiana Tech 73 vs. North Texas 62
  • Feb 06, 2016 - North Texas 80 vs. Louisiana Tech 69

Injury Report for Louisiana Tech

  • Isaiah Crawford: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for North Texas

No Injury Information