The Old Dominion Monarchs (24-6, 15-3 CUSA) meet the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (17-15, 8-11 CUSA) in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they defeated the North Texas Mean Green, 68-62. One of Louisiana Tech’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, nine more than North Texas. Louisiana Tech was led by Jacobi Boykins, who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Monarchs dismantled the FIU Golden Panthers in their last contest, 79-53. Old Dominion had an effective field goal percentage of 0.645 (above their season average of 0.508). FIU, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent). With 18 points and 13 rebounds, Old Dominion’s Trey Porter played well.
The high-octane offense of Old Dominion (62nd in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 111.8) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Louisiana Tech (164th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 103.2). The Monarchs figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Ahmad Caver recorded 17 points, 10 assists and six steals and the Monarchs beat the Bulldogs 82-69. The Monarchs had a much better free throw rate (0.226 vs. 0.105) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 24.8).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Old Dominion ranks 174th (22.2).
The Monarchs rank 30th in steals per game (7.6) while the Bulldogs rank 148th (6.0).
Old Dominion averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Louisiana Tech ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
The Monarchs average 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 138th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Old Dominion ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Louisiana Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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