The North Alabama Lions (2-3) will travel to the Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-1). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
North Alabama Lions vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 76-43, while the Lions were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 78-73.
Louisiana Tech played a perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.138) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.440 (below their season average of 0.552). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State was 0.099 and 0.254, respectively. North Alabama, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 19.5). Mubarak Muhammed had a solid performance for Louisiana Tech with 10 points and nine rebounds. North Alabama, meanwhile, was led by Jamari Blackmon, who recorded 26 points.
Louisiana Tech should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Bulldogs rank 69th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while North Alabama is 340th in effective field goal percentage (0.455).
North Alabama Lions at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisiana Tech ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.3) while North Alabama ranks 269th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Lions average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 166th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 121st in assists per game (13.8) while the Lions rank 282nd (10.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 124th in blocks per game (3.5) while North Alabama ranks 244th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
