The Wichita State Shockers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs get their seasons going at Charles Koch Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 150.5 points with Wichita State opening as a 10-point favorite.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction
Wichita State finished the regular season with a record of 25-7 last season, earning them a four seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Marshall Thundering Herd. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, was unable make the tournament following a 17-16 regular season.
The Bulldogs were 17-16 straight up (SU) last season, but had difficulty covering the spread (13-11 against the spread (ATS)). Of Louisiana Tech’s 24 games that accepted bets last season, 12 finished over the O/U total.
On the other side, the Shockers owned records of 25-7 SU and 19-12-2 ATS last season. Games featuring Wichita State also had a slight tendency to go over the O/U total (48.5 percent).
Wichita State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Shockers ranked sixth in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs ranked 159th in defensive efficiency in the 2017-18 season.
Louisiana Tech at Wichita State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana Tech ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Wichita State ranks 237th (23.5).
The Shockers rank ninth in rebounds per game (40.6) while the Bulldogs rank 205th (34.5).
Wichita State averages 18.5 assists per game, which ranks third in the country. Louisiana Tech ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Bulldogs rank 158th in steals per game (5.9) while the Shockers rank 259th (4.7).
Louisiana Tech ranks 77th in blocks per game (4.0) while Wichita State ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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