The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (14-7, 4-4 CUSA) welcome the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (11-9, 4-3 CUSA) to Thomas Assembly Center as they look to continue their eight-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Hilltoppers’ last matchup, they defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 66-63. The Hilltoppers had a better free throw rate (0.140 vs. 0.082) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.475). Western Kentucky was led by Charles Bassey, who put up 14 points and 17 rebounds.
The Bulldogs beat the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last matchup, 89-80. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.239 vs. 0.116) and held the Thundering Herd to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.4 (below their season average of 24.1). DaQuan Bracey led Louisiana Tech in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-22 shooting from the field.
After the Hilltoppers won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 69-68, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Western Kentucky had a much better free throw rate (0.357 vs. 0.134). Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 vs. 31.7).
Western Kentucky might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Louisiana Tech ranks 75th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Western Kentucky forces the 244th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Western Kentucky ranks 287th (16.6).
The Bulldogs rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hilltoppers rank 120th (6.5).
Western Kentucky averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Louisiana Tech ranks 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
The Hilltoppers rank 103rd in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Bulldogs rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
Louisiana Tech averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Western Kentucky ranks 116th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
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