The Texas Longhorns (6-3) clash with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-3) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were defeated by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 75-71. Louisiana’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Louisiana Tech. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a rate of 17.9 (worse than their season average of 16.2), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 23.7 (above their season average of 14.2). Jalen Harris was Louisiana Tech’s leading scorer with 19 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Longhorns fell to the Michigan Wolverines in their last game, 59-52. Michigan’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Texas. The Wolverines had a rate of 28.6 (above their season average of 27.1), while the Longhorns posted a mark of 16.7 (below their season average of 31.7). With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Mohamed Bamba had a solid game for Texas.
Texas could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Longhorns rank 261st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.223, while Louisiana Tech ranks 46th in FTA rate allowed (0.189) since the 2016-17 season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Texas Longhorns Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Texas ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 138th (13.6).
The Bulldogs rank 97th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Longhorns rank 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
Texas ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Louisiana Tech ranks 73rd (3.1).
The Longhorns rank 15th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Bulldogs rank 73rd (5.8).
