The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (18-9, 11-4 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at E.A. Diddle Arena against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (20-7, 11-4 CUSA). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hilltoppers lost a winnable game to the Charlotte 49ers, 72-70, while the Bulldogs edged the North Texas Mean Green, 73-71.
The Bulldogs held the Mean Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 30.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.533). Western Kentucky, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (19-23; 82.6 percent). Carson Williams was a key piece for Western Kentucky with 18 points and six rebounds. DaQuan Bracey had a good outing for Louisiana Tech, recording 26 points.
In their first matchup this season, Williams led the Hilltoppers to a 65-54 victory. He put up 14 points and eight rebounds. Making free throws was one of Western Kentucky’s largest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 2-4 (50.0 percent).
The aggressive Western Kentucky offense might be living from the free throw line in this meeting. The Hilltoppers rank sixth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.307, while Louisiana Tech ranks 137th in FTA rate allowed (0.213).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Western Kentucky ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 90th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Hilltoppers rank 188th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Western Kentucky ranks 44th (5.4).
- The Hilltoppers rank 48th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bulldogs rank 184th (2.4).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 123rd in assists per game (13.4) while Western Kentucky ranks 236th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 11.2 for the season.
