It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Florida Atlantic Owls (12-9, 3-5 CUSA) welcome the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-7, 5-4 CUSA) to FAU Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 62-50. The Bulldogs forced 17 turnovers and held the Hilltoppers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 29.6). Anthony Duruji led the way for Louisiana Tech, contributing nine points and 11 rebounds.
The Owls were victorious over the FIU Golden Panthers in their last contest, 89-72. The Owls made 26 of their 31 free throws (83.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.484). With 22 points and five rebounds, Michael Forrest played well for Florida Atlantic.
Points at the line might be scarce for Florida Atlantic in this meeting. The Owls rank 280th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.200, while Louisiana Tech ranks 57th in FTA rate allowed (0.192).
After the Bulldogs won the lone contest against the Owls last season, 67-62, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs knocked down 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 vs. 16.1).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Florida Atlantic ranks 191st (7.9).
The Owls rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Bulldogs rank 146th (22.5).
Florida Atlantic ranks 15th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
The Owls rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulldogs rank 91st (3.2).
Louisiana Tech ranks 91st in assists per game (14.3) while Florida Atlantic ranks 116th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
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