The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-8, 5-5 CUSA) look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the FIU Golden Panthers (13-9, 4-5 CUSA) at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at FIU Golden Panthers Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were topped by the Florida Atlantic Owls, 69-61. Florida Atlantic made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, making 24 of them (80.0 percent). Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, was just 12-18 (66.7 percent). Amorie Archibald was Louisiana Tech’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Golden Panthers were beaten by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in their last matchup, 89-73. Southern Miss’ effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over FIU. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.522), while the Golden Panthers posted a mark of 0.500. With 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Willy Nunez Jr. was the game’s high scorer.
After the Golden Panthers won the lone game against the Bulldogs last season, 71-68, these teams will meet for the first time this year. FIU had a much better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 17.2). Louisiana Tech, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 18.4).
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Golden Panthers (ranked first in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Bulldogs (240th in possessions per game).
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Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 102nd in rebounds per game (36.8) while FIU ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (43.4).
The Golden Panthers rank second in steals per game (10.9) while the Bulldogs rank 162nd (5.7).
FIU ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while Louisiana Tech ranks 139th (22.7).
The Bulldogs rank 77th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Golden Panthers rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Louisiana Tech ranks 109th in assists per game (14.0) while FIU ranks 199th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Louisiana Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 6.2 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Panthers have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
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