The North Texas Mean Green (13-9) take on the SMU Mustangs (16-7) on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 PM ET at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. The Mustangs are slightly favored at home, as they have a point spread currently set at -5.5 (-110).

The Mean Green have gone 2-3 in their more pjs five games, with a recent win snapping their three-game win streak. Their most recent success was a 68-55 performance over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Jason Edwards leads the offense with an average of 18.0 points per game, shooting 42.8 percent from the field and 81.3 percent from the foul line. Establishing a strong start is crucial for him.

The Mean Green maintain an average score of 67.3 points, achieving a 43.0 percent success rate in field goals. Teamwork is evident with 10.5 assists per game, reflecting a below-average ball movement for fewer scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they allow 60.0 points, showcasing a favorable point differential compared to their offensive performance. Other notable statistics include 36.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, and 7.0 steals per game.

The Mustangs might be 3-2 in their last five games, but they are currently on a three-game win streak. In their latest victory, they defeated the Rice Owls 95-69, which was an appealing blowout to see from them.

Zhuric Phelps is the leading scorer for the Mustangs, averaging 14.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, with shooting percentages of 33.9 from the field and 77.9 from the foul line. A strong start will be crucial for their success in both winning the game and covering the spread.

The Mustangs consistently score an average of 76.4 points per game with an impressive shooting accuracy of 46.1 percent. Their effective ball movement, reflected in an average of 16.2 assists per game, significantly enhances their offensive capabilities.

On the defensive end, they limit opponents to an average of 64.4 points per game, highlighting their strong margin of victory. Additionally, they average 40.0 rebounds, 5.0 blocks, and 8.5 steals per game, demonstrating their versatile ability to disrupt opposing teams.

MyBookie offers the betting odds for the college basketball showdown, favoring the SMU Mustangs by 5.5 points. Market insights suggest that the Mustangs have an 81.4 percent likelihood of winning at home. 

Based on their recent success, the Mustangs are a tough team to beat. They look like the better team overall and have the quality wins that would give them the positive momentum they need. Overall, look for the Mustangs to come out ahead and cover the spread.