The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (18-12, 8-9 CUSA) will finish out the regular season on the road when they go head-to-head with the Florida Atlantic Owls (17-12, 8-8 CUSA) at FAU Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds
In their last game, the Owls were victorious over the North Texas Mean Green, 60-54, while the Bulldogs were beaten by the FIU Golden Panthers, 83-76.
The Owls had a better free throw rate (0.157 vs. 0.097) and held the Mean Green to an effective field goal percentage of 0.387 (below their season average of 0.522). Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, made 11 of their 28 three pointers (39.3 percent). Florida Atlantic rallied around Karlis Silins, who put up 12 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, JaColby Pemberton fueled Louisiana Tech with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Silins led the Owls to a 69-61 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Florida Atlantic was successful at getting and making free throws. The Owls made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 12-18 (66.7 percent).
Florida Atlantic might have a difficult time putting up points as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Louisiana Tech ranks 99th in defensive efficiency, while the Owls rank 287th in offensive efficiency.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Florida Atlantic Owls ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida Atlantic ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- The Bulldogs average 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 176th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 205th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Florida Atlantic averages 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 170th in the NCAA. Louisiana Tech ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Owls average 27.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Louisiana Tech ranks 100th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
