The FIU Golden Panthers (13-9, 4-5 CUSA) welcome the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-8, 5-5 CUSA) to Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The Bulldogs can end a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at FIU Golden Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Golden Panthers fell to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 89-73, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Florida Atlantic Owls, 69-61.
Louisiana Tech held Florida Atlantic to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.489) while FIU held Southern Miss to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below the 33.8 mark opponents have averaged against FIU this season). Willy Nunez Jr. played well for FIU, putting up 21 points. Amorie Archibald, meanwhile was a key piece for Louisiana Tech with 18 points.
The Golden Panthers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 71-68. The Golden Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs. FIU had a rate of 8.1, while Louisiana Tech posted a mark of 17.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This game should be a matchup of conflicting paces. FIU likes to play quickly (first in possessions per game), while Louisiana Tech is slower-paced (240th in possessions per game).
Louisiana Tech at FIU ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana Tech ranks 102nd in rebounds per game (36.8) while FIU ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (43.4).
- The Bulldogs average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the country. The Golden Panthers rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 109th in assists per game (14.0) while FIU ranks 199th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Golden Panthers rank second in steals per game (10.9) while the Bulldogs rank 162nd (5.7).
- FIU ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while Louisiana Tech ranks 139th (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (10.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Golden Panthers have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, FIU has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
