The North Texas Mean Green (12-6) take on the 22^nd-ranked FAU Owls (16-4) on Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 PM ET at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Florida. The Owls are slightly favored to win, with a point spread at -9.5 (-110).

The Mean Green have four out of their last five games ahead of this one. Their most recent battle was a 68-66 win over the SMU Mustangs, which helped put them back on track after a 56-44 defeat to the Charlotte 49ers in the previous game.

Jason Edwards leads their offense with 17.0 points per game while connecting on 42.3 percent shooting from the field. He is also shooting 84.7 percent from the free throw line, making him a good option in late game situations.

The Mean Green are scoring 67.5 points per game and make 42.9 percent of their shot attempts. They are not moving the ball at a good rate to find better scoring opportunities, as they average 10.8 assists each game.

They are allowing 58.7 points each game from their opponents, which shows a decent margin of victory compared to their offense. They also put up 36.7 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 6.8 steals a game.

The Owls have won their last five games, with three of them being on the road. Their most recent success was a 69-56 outing over the Rice Owls.

Johnell Davis is getting 18.2 points per game and is making 50.6 percent of his shots each game. He also makes 87.5 percent of his free throws, making him a dominant threat here.

The Owls are getting 83.4 points each game and are shooting 48.9 percent from the field. They showcase solid ball movement, making them have quality opportunities for scoring.

They are allowing 72.2 points each game from their opponents, which is still a double digit margin for victory. They also accumulate other stats such as 38.1 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 7.4 steals.

MyBookie has the betting odds available in this game, with the FAU Owls as 9.5-point favorites to succeed. Looking at market insights, they have an 87.2 percent likelihood at winning.

The Mean Green have a handful of issues coming into this matchup, despite their positive streak. They have typically slowed the pace down and kept games low scoring.

However, this will not be the case against the Owls who like to push the tempo and keep it moving. The Mean Green will not be able to keep up offensively. Look for the Owls to win and cover the spread.