North Texas Mean Green (6-6) vs. Texas State Bobcats (7-5)
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats January 3 2025 – The North Texas Mean Green will meet Texas State Bobcats in the first responder ball on January 3rd of 2025. North Texas is competing with Texas State for the first time ever by balancing its 6-6 record against a team that barely has a 7-5 standing. Definitely, this match up promises to provide a thrilling start to the New Year for the college football fanatics.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats January 3 2025 Game Info
| When: | Friday, January 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Gerald J. Ford Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
North Texas vs. Texas State Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| North Texas | +360 | +13.5 (-110) | Over 61.5 (-110) |
| Texas State | -500 | -13.5 (-110) | Under 61.5 (-110) |
Based on the present betting odds, it can be noted that Texas State is most likely going to win the match as it is reflected in their -500 moneyline while North Texas’s moneyline is +360. The 13.5-point spread suggests an anticipated uneven difference in score which meets the expectations of the teams’ forms.
Chandler Morris QB vs. Jordan McCloud QB
The level of performance shown by North Texas quarterback Chandler Morris this season is commendable especially in view of the solid performances shown by the players around him. Morris has even been able to pass for 3774 with 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions out of these passes, which shows the level of potential he possesses during deep passing attempts, but inconsistency is apparent with those deep connections so his 140.6 rating isn’t abnormal. The bowl game would be key for Morris to perform if Nort Texas seeks to play as the underdogs.
Meanwhile, his Texan counterpart Jordan McCloud is marginally more accurate with a completion rate of 69.6% and is far more superior in rating with 158.9. For McCloud, this season has been about efficiency with 2920 yards and 29 touchdowns under his name and it has all been without shedding any of his aggressive style. He will only target North Texas in the areas where they are weakest in their defense.
North Texas: Searching for Consistency
Recently, North Texas has been on a slide. They won only one of their last five games and that was a victory over Temple by a score of 24 to 17. The team has struggled particularly on defense allowing substantial points in losses, namely, the 48-27 beating by UTSA. The past couple of games saw Shane Porter and DT Sheffield securing the offense with Porter on the run, and Sheffield providing the receptions. In their next game, they are expected to play a key role in helping Texas State’s defenders find a way through.
Texas State: Offensive Firepower
Texas State’s last five games, they clearly displayed their offensive prowess, achieving high-scoring wins, including a staggering 58-3 win against Southern Miss. But they have been vulnerable too as seen in their 52-44 loss to Georgia State. Some important figures for Scott and his group include Ismail Mahdi and Joey Hobert, with Mahdi rushing close to a thousand yards this season. If that is the case, then it might be the reason why Texas State wins this particular matchup.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Trends
The Mean Green’s betting trends aren’t encouraging for their backers. They have failed to cover the spread in their last five games and have struggled in matchups against Sun Belt teams, showing particular weaknesses in games played on Fridays and as underdogs.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Trends
Conversely, Texas State has shown a tendency to push the total OVER in their recent games, a trend aligning with their offensive capabilities. However, their record against teams from the American Athletic Conference shows they can be vulnerable, potentially offering some hope for North Texas.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Texas State Bobcats Betting Previews
Despite Texas State being the strong favorites, one should also remember that North Texas can be good in high scoring games due to Morris’s arm. In a case of a bowl game, this easily makes them a strong underdog since the point spread covers a wide margin of how close the game could be. Also, it will be hard to see Texas State losing this match as they tend to score quite consistently.
Considering both teams recent performance and their respective scoring output, it would be best to bet the OVER on total points. Given the two teams have the history of scoring, there is room for prop bets on McCloud and Morris’s passing yards.
Score Prediction: Texas State Bobcats 42, North Texas Mean Green 27.
