The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-3) will be at home in the Thomas Assembly Center when they challenge the Houston Baptist Huskies (2-3). Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bulldogs fell to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 75-71, while the Huskies were defeated by the UTSA Roadrunners, 86-82.
Houston Baptist had a better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 18.3) while Louisiana Tech had an effective field goal percentage of 0.638 (above their season average of 0.511). Derric Jean played well for Louisiana Tech with 12 points. Ian DuBose led the way for Houston Baptist, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The physical Louisiana Tech offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. The Bulldogs rank 69th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Houston Baptist ranks 316th in FTA rate allowed (0.284) since last season.
Houston Baptist Huskies at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisiana Tech averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 129th in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 307th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Huskies rank 170th (22.1).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 184th in steals per game (5.9) while Houston Baptist ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while the Huskies rank 297th (38.4).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.8) while Houston Baptist ranks 269th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
