The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-3) travel to Stephen F. Austin to take on the Lumberjacks (5-2) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 7, 2018.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Free Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after defeating the Wichita State Shockers in their last outing, 71-58. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). Louisiana Tech was led by Amorie Archibald, who contributed 14 points and nine rebounds.
In the Lumberjacks’ previous outing, they beat the Texas Wesleyan Rams, 83-71. Stephen F. Austin’s 12.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Texas Wesleyan, who had a rate of 27.2. Shannon Bogues was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
The Lumberjacks won the lone game against the Bulldogs last season, 85-83. Stephen F. Austin had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 22.8). Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (22-26; 84.6 percent).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. Since last season, the Lumberjacks rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while Louisiana Tech ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.1 percent). Moreover, the Bulldogs’ 46th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 109.3) will face off against the Lumberjacks’ 18th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 94.6).
Louisiana Tech vs. Stephen F. Austin ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Stephen F. Austin averages 9.6 steals per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. Louisiana Tech ranks 201st in steals allowed per game (5.8).
The Bulldogs rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Lumberjacks rank 284th (18.5).
Louisiana Tech ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Stephen F. Austin ranks 159th (3.4).
The Lumberjacks rank 129th in assists per game (14.1) while the Bulldogs rank 229th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
Louisiana Tech is 12th in the nation with 34.1 rebounds allowed per game while Stephen F. Austin is 29th with 31.8 rebounds allowed per game.
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