The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-8) visit Thomas Assembly Center to go head-to-head with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-3). The Delta Devils will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Wichita State Shockers, 71-58, while the Delta Devils got blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 106-37.
Louisiana Tech played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.460 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7. For those same stats, Wichita State was 0.204 and 22.9, respectively. Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 vs. 38.9). Louisiana Tech rallied around Amorie Archibald, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds. Dante Scott, meanwhile was a key piece for Mississippi Valley State with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
This contest should be a showdown of contrasting styles. Mississippi Valley State has preferred to play quickly (85th in possessions per game), while Louisiana Tech has been slower-paced (220th in possessions per game).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 58th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 285th (29.1).
- The Bulldogs average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. The Delta Devils rank 187th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 121st in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Delta Devils rank 286th (41.9).
- Louisiana Tech averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. Mississippi Valley State ranks 268th in assists allowed per game (19.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs\u2019 average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 7.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 90.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
