North Texas Mean Green vs. Charlotte 49ers Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s an AAC contest on the hardwood as a pair of programs looking for a win collide in the Tar Heel State as the North Texas Mean Green take the trip to face the Charlotte 49ers Wednesday night and we have you covered with our North Texas vs. Charlotte prediction. North Texas edged Florida Atlantic 73-72 at home in their previous contest Sunday, failing to cover the line as a 2.5-point favorite. Charlotte beat East Carolina 68-56 at home in their previous game Saturday, covering the line as a 4.5-point favorite. In the all-time series between the teams, the 49ers own a 10-8 advantage but the Mean Green picked up a 75-64 home win in the most recent matchup March 6, 2025. Read more about this North Texas vs. Charlotte prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Get our top NCAAB Betting Picks and increase your bankroll!
Mean Green Seeking to Pick Up Critical Road Win
North Texas prevailed in a seesaw affair at home against Florida Atlantic for their fourth win in five games. The Mean Green ran their record to 16-12 overall and stand 7-8 in AAC play as they try to beat Charlotte for the second straight time. Against Florida Atlantic, North Texas was in a tight game the whole way but came up with the critical plays late to earn the win. Neither side led by more than six points in the game, which featured 23 lead changes, with the Mean Green down two at the half. North Texas took the lead for good on a pair of free throws by Je’Shawn Stevenson with 14 seconds left and held on after Florida Atlantic missed a layup and then turned the ball over on their final possession to secure the win. The Mean Green shot 47.4% from the field, including nine of 19 from beyond the arc, and overcame a 40-29 beating on the glass in the game. Stevenson led the way with 29 points in the win for North Texas.
The Mean Green puts up an average of 70.7 points per game on the season, which is 301st in the nation. North Texas hauls down 35 boards per contest and passes out 12.4 assists per game. The Mean Green is above average on the defensive end of the floor, ranking 24th by allowing 66.8 points a night. North Texas is anchored by Je’Shawn Stevenson, who is leading the team with 17.4 points plus 3.5 rebounds and two steals per game on the year. Will McClendon (13 points) and David Terrell Jr. (13.1 points, 4.7 assists) are good scoring options. Dylan Arnett, Reece Robinson, Josiah Shackleford, Cole Franklin, Cahmai Crosby, Demarion Watson, Buddy Hammer Jr., EJ Horton and Curtis Stinson Jr. all have to contribute for the Mean Green to have success. North Texas is shooting 42.8% from the field as a team this season. The Mean Green hits 5.5 three-pointers a night while shooting 29.7% from beyond the arc, which is 352nd in the nation. North Texas is below average at the free throw line as they shoot 70.4% as a team at the stripe, which is 248th in the country.
Key Injury Report for North Texas:
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- Guard Will McClendon (undisclosed) is out.
Charlotte Hoping to Regain Momentum
Charlotte snapped a four-game skid as they beat East Carolina at home in their previous contest Saturday and look to get back on track by stringing together wins. The 49ers enter this game 14-13 overall and stand tied for fifth in the AAC with an 8-6 mark in conference action. Against East Carolina, Charlotte led wire-to-wire as they scored the game’s first eight points and controlled the contest from there. The 49ers were up 36-25 at the half and led by as many as 13 en route to the win. Charlotte shot 39.7% from the field, including seven of 26 from three-point range, and held a 43-38 margin on the board. Ben Bradford and Anton Bonke (nine rebounds) each had 12 points to lead Charlotte in the win.
The 49ers continue to struggle on the offensive end of the floor as they stand 252nd in the nation in scoring offense with 73.4 points per game this season. Charlotte collects 34.6 rebounds a night while dishing out 12.9 assists per contest. The 49ers are an average defensive team as they are 178th in the nation in scoring defense by allowing 73.6 points a night. Ben Bradford leads the team with 12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds a game. Dezayne Mingo (12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists) is one of two other players scoring in double figures. Coach Aaron Fearne looks for contributions from Anton Bonke (10.4 points, 7.9 rebounds), Damoni Harrison (9.3 points), Arden Conyers, Major Freeman, David Gomez, Kuluel Mading, Spencer Elliott, Ethan Butler, Raul Villar, Jarne Elouna Eyenga and Kylon Blackmon this season. Charlotte shoots 45.8% from the field as a team this season. The 49ers connect on 8.6 three-pointers a game while draining 35.5% of their attempts this season. Charlotte is a mediocre team at the charity stripe, converting 71% of their attempts this year, putting them 228th in the nation.
Key Injury Report for Charlotte:
- No Key Injuries
North Texas vs. Charlotte Pick
North Texas vs. Charlotte Moneyline Pick
- North Texas -104 (4 units)
North Texas has won four of their last five while Charlotte has dropped four of their previous five entering this contest. The Mean Green is a stout defensive team that leads the conference in scoring defense on the year and ranks 10th in the nation in steals per game (9.5) this season. Charlotte is 227th in turnovers by committing 12.1 per contest, which plays to North Texas’ strength. The 49ers were hot when 2026 started but their recent struggles are hard to overlook. North Texas is 4-6 on the road but they’ve won their last two away from Denton. In what should be a tight game, the Mean Green’s penchant to slow opposing offenses is enough to give them the advantage here.
North Texas vs. Charlotte Over/Under Pick
- Under 138 (4 units)
North Texas has seen the under post a 16-10 mark in their 26 games with a posted total this season. The Mean Green rank 49th in defensive efficiency, 24th in scoring defense, 75th in field goal percentage defense (42.2%), 16th in threes allowed (six) and 32nd in three-point defense (30.6%) on the year. North Texas takes the air out of the ball, ranking 316th in adjusted tempo with 64.7 possessions a night. Charlotte has seen the over post a 15-11 mark on the year. The 49ers are 275th in defensive efficiency, 341st in forced turnovers per game (9.6), 197th in field goal percentage (44.4%) and 191st in two-point defense (51.2%) this season. Charlotte is 346th in adjusted tempo with 63.4 possessions per game. With both teams playing at a slow pace and North Texas’ ability to make life tough for opposing offenses, this game falls under the total.
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