The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-2) will travel to Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats (4-4). The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bearkats lost to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 90-86, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 74-67.
Louisiana Tech played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.169) and a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 14.4). Mississippi State had marks of 0.113 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. Sam Houston State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.403 (above their season average of 0.166). Kai Mitchell led the way for Sam Houston State, recording 18 points and 19 rebounds. Amorie Archibald fueled Louisiana Tech with 15 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 76-69. Louisiana Tech out-rebounded Sam Houston State. The Bulldogs had 14 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Bearkats had eight and 29, respectively.
Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Sam Houston State ranks 16th in assists per game (16.6) while Louisiana Tech ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Bearkats rank 68th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Bulldogs rank 151st in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- The Bearkats rank 48th in steals per game (7.8) while the Bulldogs rank 148th (6.4).
- Sam Houston State ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Louisiana Tech ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).