UAB Blazers vs North Texas Mean Green 3/30/2023 Analysis, Tips and Odds
NIT – Championship
The UAB Blazers have been on a solid roll this season, securing an impressive 29 wins and booking their spot in the NIT championship game after an exciting overtime victory against Utah Valley. Their defense played a pivotal role in this victory, conceding only 86 points and forcing 15 turnovers, while their offense was incredibly efficient, making nearly 41% of their shots and sinking seven three-pointers.
Ty Brewer stood out for UAB with a remarkable performance, scoring a season-high 30 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Jordan Walker also made a significant contribution, tallying 17 points, while the rest of the starting lineup combined for just 12 points. Eric Gaines came off the bench to add 13 points to the Blazers’ total.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of UAB’s last 7 games played in March.
- The UAB Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Thursday.
- The total remained UNDER in 12 of UAB’s last 18 road games played on a Thursday.
UAB Blazers vs North Texas Mean Green 3/30/2023 Analysis, Tips and Odds
Meanwhile, the North Texas Mean Green have also had an impressive season, securing 30 wins before the championship game. In their semifinal clash against Wisconsin, their defense was dominant, allowing only 54 points and forcing 12 turnovers. Their offense, while not as efficient as UAB’s, did just enough to complete the comeback, scoring 56 points on 43.8% shooting.
Tylor Perry led the North Texas offense with 16 points, while Kai Huntsberry and Rubin Jones each contributed 12 points. However, the rest of the starting lineup combined for just 9 points, and the bench provided only 7 points. The Mean Green averaged 63.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowed 55.4 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Perry is the standout player for North Texas, averaging 17.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Huntsberry averaged 12 points and 3.2 assists. Abou Ousmane is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Scott has been a key playmaker, dishing out 1.1 assists. The team shot 34.9% from beyond the arc and 74.6% from the FT line, while allowing just 31 percent shooting from deep and grabbing an average of 30.3 rebounds per game.
- The total went OVER in 6 of North Texas’ last 6 games with a team in the West Division.
- The North Texas Mean Green are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in March.
- The Mean Green are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Thursday.
UAB Blazers vs North Texas Mean Green. The NCAAB pick for this game is the North Texas Mean Green. The upcoming NIT championship game is set to be an intense battle between two familiar foes from the same conference, with the North Texas Mean Green holding a 2-1 lead in their season series against the UAB Blazers. The Blazers are currently in fighting form after winning recently. While the Mean Green have struggled offensively in their previous games, UAB’s strong defense is likely to pose a significant challenge for them in this championship game. The Blazers will come out on top and secure the NIT title, with a predicted score of 67-63, covering the spread.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:40 PM (EDT)
Location: The Super Pit, WA
Date: Thursday, Mar 30, 2023
TV: ESP2
NCAAB Odds: UAB -2
NCAAB Totals: 128
