Both teams try to remain perfect as the No. 22 LSU Tigers (3-0) square off with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-0) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game will air on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU Tigers Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after blowing out the Harding Bison in their last matchup, 89-58. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.6 vs. 3.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 23.9). Louisiana Tech was lifted by Mubarak Muhammed, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
In the Tigers’ previous matchup, they defeated the Memphis Tigers, 85-76. LSU’s 0.579 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Memphis, who had a rate of 0.484. With 11 points and 10 rebounds, Emmitt Williams had a good game for LSU.
The prolific offense of LSU will clash against the mid-tier defense of Louisiana Tech. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 28th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 135th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Louisiana Tech at LSU Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana Tech ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while LSU ranks 262nd (24.2).
The Tigers rank 21st in steals per game (7.9) while the Bulldogs rank 168th (6.1).
Louisiana Tech ranks 185th in rebounds per game (35.1) while LSU ranks 249th (33.7).
The Bulldogs rank 91st in blocks per game (3.9) while the Tigers rank 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
LSU averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. Louisiana Tech ranks 136th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
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