It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Old Dominion Monarchs (12-5, 2-2 CUSA) welcome the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-5, 3-2 CUSA) to the Constant Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Old Dominion Monarchs Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they topped the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, 73-56. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.071), while the Blue Raiders had a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above the 17.1 mark opponents have averaged against Louisiana Tech this season). Louisiana Tech was led by Amorie Archibald, who put up 15 points and seven assists.
The Monarchs edged the FIU Golden Panthers in their last contest, 75-74. Old Dominion had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.5). FIU, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.119). With 19 points and seven rebounds, Old Dominion’s B.J. Stith had a good game.
After the Monarchs won both games against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Old Dominion won 62-58. The Monarchs knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.469 vs. 0.459).
Old Dominion could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this showdown. The Monarchs rank 325th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.176, while Louisiana Tech ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.191).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 36th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Louisiana Tech ranks 117th (36.4).
The Monarchs rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bulldogs rank 122nd (13.3).
Old Dominion ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Louisiana Tech ranks 67th (3.1).
The Monarchs are eighth in the country with 4.6 steals allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 35th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (8.3 above their season average).
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