Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The Old Dominion Monarchs (23-8, 13-5 CUSA) will be in the Conference USA Conference Tourney at Ford Center at The Star when they take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (20-12, 10-9 CUSA). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Monarchs fell to the UAB Blazers, 64-50, while the Bulldogs barely escaped the Florida Atlantic Owls, 57-56.

Louisiana Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 14.7) and a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.237). For those same stats, Florida Atlantic was 18.8 and 0.240, respectively. Old Dominion, meanwhile, held UAB to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 30.6). Old Dominion received a boost from Ahmad Caver, who finished with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. DaQuan Bracey led the way for Louisiana Tech, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds.

The offense of Old Dominion will battle against the top-notch defense of Louisiana Tech. The Monarchs rank 234th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 95th in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the advantage on that end of the court.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Old Dominion, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Old Dominion ranks 21st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Louisiana Tech ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Monarchs allow the 13th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while the Bulldogs rank 57th (5.5).
  • The Monarchs rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bulldogs rank 188th (13.7).
  • Old Dominion ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Louisiana Tech ranks 121st (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Monarchs have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Old Dominion has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).