Southern (2-4) vs. Louisiana Tech (7-0)
November 30, 2024 11:30 am EDT
The Line: Louisiana Tech -13.5; Over/Under: +139
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The Southern Jaguars and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas Assembly Center. Here’s a Louisiana Tech vs Southern Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana Tech vs Southern Pick.
Southern Jaguars Betting Preview
The Southern Jaguars lost to East Texas A&M and Texas A&M, and they play Tulsa, Ole Miss, and Loyola Marymount next. The Southern Jaguars are averaging 87.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Tidjiane Dioumassi is averaging 10.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Jordan Johnson is averaging 9.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. DaMariee Jones is dishing 0.5 assists and AJ Barnes is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Richmond and Eastern Kentucky, and they play Memphis, Louisiana, and Georgia Southern next. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 82.6 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Daniel Batcho is averaging 19.9 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Amaree Abram is averaging 16 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kaden Cooper is the third double-digit scorer and Will Jeffress is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won each of its last 11 day games against non-conference opponents.
- Southern has lost each of its last seven away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first half in each of its last 16 games against the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Louisiana Tech’s last nine games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Four of Southern’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
Louisiana Tech vs Southern Prediction
The Southern Jaguars haven’t played anybody this season, so the jury is still out on what they could be. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are the more talented team with more options offensively, and they’re easily the better defensive side. LA Tech has also covered 4 of its last 5 games. It’s a big line, but I just can’t get there with Southern, as the lack of competition has me questioning things.Â
