The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-1) meet the UNCG Spartans (5-1) at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
UNCG Spartans vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Spartans’ last matchup, they blew out the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 84-65. The Spartans had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 16.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.165). UNCG rallied around Kyrin Galloway, who was the team’s high scorer with 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Bulldogs easily got past the Tougaloo Bulldogs in their last outing, 87-68. Louisiana Tech had a much better free throw rate (0.297 vs. 0.143) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 20.0). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, JaColby Pemberton put together a solid outing for Louisiana Tech.
The physical Louisiana Tech offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bulldogs rank 55th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while UNCG ranks 301st in FTA rate allowed (0.276).
UNCG Spartans vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCG ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 161st (3.4).
The Spartans rank 27th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bulldogs rank 179th (6.0).
UNCG ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 163rd (13.3).
The Spartans rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while the Bulldogs rank 133rd (34.3).
UNCG ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 121st (23.2).
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