The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-7, 5-4 CUSA) will be at FAU Arena to clash against the Florida Atlantic Owls (12-9, 3-5 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Owls defeated the FIU Golden Panthers 89-72, while the Bulldogs beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 62-50.
Louisiana Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 14.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7 (above their season average of 31.2). Western Kentucky was 24.6 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Owls, meanwhile, knocked down 26 of their 31 free throws (83.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.484). Florida Atlantic’s Michael Forrest had a good outing, finishing with 22 points and five rebounds. Anthony Duruji, meanwhile played a key role for Louisiana Tech with nine points and 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 67-62. Louisiana Tech’s 0.250 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Florida Atlantic, who had a rate of 0.145. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points at the line could be rare for Florida Atlantic in this battle. The Owls rank 280th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.200, while Louisiana Tech ranks 57th in FTA rate allowed (0.192).
Louisiana Tech vs. Florida Atlantic Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Florida Atlantic ranks 191st (7.9).
- The Owls rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulldogs rank 91st (3.2).
- Louisiana Tech averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Florida Atlantic ranks 116th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Owls rank 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Bulldogs rank 146th (22.5).
- Florida Atlantic averages 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Louisiana Tech ranks 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 6.8 for the season.
