Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Prediction 11/19/19

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The winless Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-4) head to Thomas Assembly Center to challenge the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-1). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Bulldogs fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 82-72, while the Delta Devils were defeated by the Western Michigan Broncos, 91-81.

Mississippi Valley State had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 20.6) while Louisiana Tech had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 19.4). Louisiana Tech was led by Mubarak Muhammed, who put up 14 points and 16 rebounds. Caleb Hunter, meanwhile had a good game for Mississippi Valley State, putting up 21 points.

The Bulldogs won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 96-80. Louisiana Tech made good use of their 29 trips to the charity stripe, making 25 of them (86.2 percent). Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, was 18-23 (78.3 percent).

There’s a decent chance that Mississippi Valley State struggles to create turnovers. Since the 2018-19 season, Louisiana Tech ranks 63rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Mississippi Valley State has forced the 40th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Louisiana Tech ranks 107th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 322nd in rebounds allowed per game (41.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 122nd in blocks per game (3.5) while the Delta Devils rank 241st (2.3).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 155th in steals per game (6.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 236th (5.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Delta Devils rank 299th (18.4).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 141st in assists per game (13.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 291st in assists allowed per game (16.4).