North Texas didn’t have much preseason hype, as the Mean Green were just ninth in the AAC’s preseason media poll.
But UNT has the attention of those who follow the Group of Five now. The Mean Green beat South Alabama 52-38 in Week 1 and Stephen F. Austin 35-20 in Week 2.
North Texas has moved up to No. 17 in the HERO Sports Group of Five Top 25 Media Poll. But now the Mean Green are looking ahead to their toughest test they’ll face during the regular season: a road trip to Texas Tech.
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North Texas vs. Texas Tech Betting Odds
North Texas is a +9.5 college football betting odds underdog against Texas Tech, with the Over/Under being 69.5.
The moneyline for UNT is +300, while it’s -400 for Texas Tech.
North Texas vs. Texas Tech On TV
The matchup between North Texas and Texas Tech will be televised on FS1.
The game will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 14. The contest is taking place at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
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North Texas vs. Texas Tech Prediction
I predict North Texas will win and cover the spread at +9.5. I also project the game will go Under 69.5 total points.
I’m not the only one who thinks this game will end up as another Group of Five upset over a Power Four program. There’s plenty of good reason to be optimistic about what the Mean Green can do.
That’s especially true for UNT’s offense. Chandler Morris has thrown for 737 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions on a 68% completion rate. The Mean Green are averaging 527 yards and 43.5 points per game.
That was against South Alabama, which went through a coaching change this offseason, and Stephen F. Austin, an FCS team. But Texas Tech has not been overwhelmingly great either.
The Red Raiders barely beat Abilene Christian, another FCS program, 52-51. They then lost at Washington State 37-16.
I don’t expect these two squads to combine for 70 points, but I think UNT’s offense will succeed again just enough for an upset.
