The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-3) welcome the North Carolina Central Eagles (3-9) to Thomas Assembly Center. The Bulldogs will try to lengthen their five-game home winning streak, while the Eagles look to end their nine-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 77-59, while the Eagles got blown out by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 91-71.
The Bulldogs held the Ragin’ Cajuns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.361 (below their season average of 0.507) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.7). North Carolina Central, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 27.4). DaQuan Bracey had a solid performance for Louisiana Tech with 26 points and five rebounds. North Carolina Central rallied around Jibri Blount, who put up 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Louisiana Tech could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Bulldogs currently rank 20th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.434), while North Carolina Central is 295th in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Furthermore, the Eagles rank 336th in turnover percentage (23.7 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 53rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.0 percent).
North Carolina Central Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 31st in rebounds per game (40.0) while North Carolina Central ranks 228th (32.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Eagles rank 122nd (3.7).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while North Carolina Central ranks 97th (6.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Eagles rank 228th (18.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 49th in assists per game (15.3) while North Carolina Central ranks 166th (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina Central has been defeated by an average of 4.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.5 above their season average).