The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) welcome the Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-0) to Thomas Assembly Center for their home opener. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Bearkats’ last outing, they dismantled the Southwestern University Pirates, 94-56. The Bearkats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.5 vs. 15.9) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 23.8). Albert Almanza played a key role for Sam Houston State with 11 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulldogs beat 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). With 14 points and nine rebounds, Amorie Archibald had a solid performance for Louisiana Tech.
Second-chance points might be few and far between for Louisiana Tech in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank 218th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while Sam Houston State ranks 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana Tech ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Sam Houston State ranks 269th (24.3).
The Bulldogs rank 84th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bearkats rank 269th (1.8).
Sam Houston State ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.5) while Louisiana Tech ranks 209th (34.6).
The Bearkats rank 75th in assists per game (15.0) while the Bulldogs rank 147th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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