Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-3, 1-0 CUSA) welcome the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-10, 0-1 CUSA) to Thomas Assembly Center. The Bulldogs look to continue their seven-game home winning streak, while the Golden Eagles attempt to snap their five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their first matchup this season, Archibald led the Bulldogs to an 80-49 victory. He put up 12 points and nine rebounds. Louisiana Tech’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Southern Miss. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.565 while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.345.

Louisiana Tech could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Bulldogs rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while Southern Miss ranks 319th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Golden Eagles rank 278th in turnover percentage (21.1 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 32nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.9 percent).

Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Louisiana Tech ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Southern Miss ranks 257th (17.1).
  • The Bulldogs rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Golden Eagles rank 147th (13.1).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Southern Miss ranks 48th (2.8).
  • The Bulldogs rank 50th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 187th (34.5).
  • Louisiana Tech ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Southern Miss ranks 130th (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).