It will be a contest between two exceptional defenses when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-5, 6-2 CUSA) take on the Charlotte 49ers (12-7, 6-2 CUSA) at Thomas Assembly Center. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs beat the UAB Blazers 72-58, while the 49ers easily got past the FIU Panthers 75-49.
Charlotte dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 21.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.512). FIU was 13.2 and 0.356, respectively, for those same stats. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, held the Blazers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 35.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.534). Kalob Ledoux played a key role for Louisiana Tech with 17 points. Charlotte rallied around Jahmir Young, who had 19 points.
The 49ers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 55-40. Charlotte’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Louisiana Tech. The 49ers had a rate of 0.317, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.167. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Louisiana Tech (54th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 109.2) takes on the top-notch defense of Charlotte (37th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 91.9). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the 49ers’ offense, which ranks 292nd in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Bulldogs, which forces the 35th-most turnovers in the nation (23.2 percent).
Charlotte 49ers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Charlotte ranks 260th (17.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the 49ers rank 114th (3.5).
- Louisiana Tech is 50th in the NCAA with 11.1 assists allowed per game while Charlotte is 57th with 11.3 assists allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 78th in rebounds per game (38.1) while the 49ers rank 251st (32.7).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Charlotte ranks 180th (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The 49ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 5.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
