Published Feb 22, 6:40am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 22, 6:40am ET
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Updated Feb 22, 6:40am ET
With the American schedule coming to an end, FAU will travel to North Texas. The winner of the game will rise to eighth place in the conference.
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| North Texas Mean Green | -2.5 (-108) |
| Florida Atlantic Owls | +2.5 (-112) |
FAU is 15-12 overall and 7-7 in conference play. The Owls started conference play as one of the best teams in the American. They recently went through a cold spell, losing 4 of their last 5 games. The former March Madness Cinderella will need an AAC tournament win to reach the big dance again. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
With a recent win against last-place UTSA, can they carry the momentum into Sunday?FAU goes as Devin Vanterpool goes. He is currently leading the team in both scoring (15.8 ppg) and rebounding (6.3 rpg). He will need a big game to carry the Owls over the Mean Green.
UNT is 15-12 overall, 6-8 in AAC play. In contrast, FAU started conference play poorly but has been picking up steam. They have won 3 of their last 5, and defeating the Owls will allow them to jump them in the conference standings.
Je'Shawn Stevenson leads the Mean Green, averaging 17.0 points per game. Forward D'Asia Arnett (6.0 rpg) and guard Damari Terrell Jr. (4.7 apg) anchor the rebounding and playmaking.
FAU vs North Texas is a matchup of two teams trending in opposite directions. Though FAU may have the better record, UNT is the better team. FAU's only win in their last five games has been against the worst team in the conference. We expect North Texas to win and take the points. Our pick is North Texas (-2.5).
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North Texas (-2.5)
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