Offense meets defense when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-3) welcome the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (8-4) to Thomas Assembly Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last game, they dismantled the Southeastern Baptist Chargers, 111-66. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.100) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.5 vs. 20.4). Southern Miss was lifted by Cortez Edwards, who put up eight points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Bulldogs beat the Wichita State Shockers in their last matchup, 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 good performance for Louisiana Tech.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Golden Eagles won the most recent contest 72-64. Southern Miss had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.604 vs. 0.432). Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 12.0).
Edwards has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Southern Miss.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Louisiana Tech ranks 29th in offensive efficiency and Southern Miss is 21st in defensive efficiency.
Southern Miss at Louisiana Tech Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Miss ranks 17th in assists per game (17.7) while Louisiana Tech ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
The Golden Eagles rank 31st in steals per game (8.4) while the Bulldogs rank 118th (6.1).
Louisiana Tech averages 22.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. Southern Miss ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Bulldogs rank 106th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 177th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
Louisiana Tech averages 3.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 66th in the nation. Southern Miss ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, down from 12.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
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