North Carolina AT Aggies vs N.C. Wilmington Seahawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Memphis Tigers (18-6) are set to take on the North Texas Mean Green (13-10) in a basketball matchup on Thursday night. Despite a rough January with four consecutive losses, Memphis has bounced back in February with three straight wins, including a home victory over Tulane. Currently sitting in fourth place in the AAC with a record of 7-4, Memphis is one game behind SMU and UAB. On the other hand, North Texas has struggled in February, going 1-2 and recently losing a close game to SMU on the road. With a record of 6-5 in the AAC, the Mean Green are just one game behind Memphis. The game is scheduled for an 8:00 PM EST start at the Super Pit in Denton, TX. Despite North Texas being the underdogs, with the betting line opening at -21.5 in favor of Memphis, the odds have not shifted.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aggies +1,223 | Seahawks -2,427

Spread: Aggies +21.5 (-110) | Seahawks -21.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that N.C. Wilmington will win straight-up is 96%.

North Carolina AT Aggies

Memphis secured a 90-78 victory against Tulane, seeking redemption after their previous loss on January 21st. David Jones played an outstanding game, contributing 23 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Jahvon Quinerly also made a significant impact with 18 points, five rebounds, and a team-high six assists. Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored 16 points and added four rebounds. Memphis had an impressive shooting performance, with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and a three-point percentage of 37.5%, while limiting Tulane to just 38.1% shooting from the field. Additionally, the Tigers showcased their defensive prowess by recording 11 steals and outscoring Tulane 40-26 in points in the paint. Overall, Memphis has established itself as one of the most high-scoring teams in the nation, averaging 80.8 points per game. They rank 28th in free throws made, 55th in field goals made per game, and 81st in field goal percentage. Defensively, Memphis has room for improvement, as they allow an average of 75.3 points per game. However, their 24th rank in steals per game and 26th rank in blocks per game indicate their defensive potential. When considering efficiency, Memphis ranks 87th in offensive efficiency and 126th in defensive efficiency. On a different note, North Carolina AT currently holds a power ranking of 352 and has a 7-18 season record (14-11 ATS). Offensively, the team scores an average of 67.83 points per game, ranking 316th. Their field goal percentage is 40.17%, ranked 341st, and their free throw percentage is 70.39%, ranked 236th. Furthermore, their three-point shooting percentage is 30.29%, placing them at 323rd in the nation. Rebounding has been a challenge for North Carolina AT, as they average 30.96 rebounds per game, ranking 351st. They average 11.08 offensive assists and commit 9.29 turnovers per game, positioning them at 327th and 10th, respectively, in these categories. Defensively, North Carolina AT allows an average of 78.67 points per game, ranking 338th. Their opponents have a field goal percentage of 48.41%, ranking them last at 356th, and