MACK'S CBB-NIT SEMI-FINALS HOOP ACTION!

Handicapper

Jackie Mack

League

NCAAB

Competition

North Texas vs Cal Irvine

Release Date

04/01/2025 11:57 AM

Event Date

04/01/2025 07:00 PM

Bet Type

Point Spread

Pick

Cal Irvine +1.5 (-104) (BetOnline)

Outcome

Win

Analysis

UC Irvine had a great season and they are so good at the free throw and are good at not getting into foul trouble and they do a good job of dominating the glass. They have the size to give the Mean Green some fits in this game as both have solid defenses but the edge goes to the Anteaters. North Texas is 0-1 ATS this season in tournament semi-final games while the Anteaters are 4-1 ATS versus slow-down teams averaging 53 or less shots per game this season. This is a game that the Anteaters can control the pace in and keep the game competitive, so take any plus points in a tight game. Best bet: take UC Irvine and the points.