The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-1) travel to face off against the Memphis Tigers (6-1) on Wednesday, December 4th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on ESPN+. Both Louisiana Tech and Memphis will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers

The Bulldogs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Louisiana Tech suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 6-1 after a 73-70 home defeat to Southern on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 143, just over the O/U line of 139.5.

Trailing 41-35 at halftime, Louisiana Tech tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring Southern 35-32, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Tigers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Memphis dropped to 5-1 on the season after a 90-76 road loss to Auburn on Wednesday. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, the Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Memphis found themselves in a 47-31 hole at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 45 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 157.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Louisiana Tech put up 70 points, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit 9 threes on 34.6% shooting from deep and connected on 54.2% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were 17-for-22, good for 77.3%.

Daniel Batcho led the way with 22 points, hitting 8 of 12 shots. Joe Manning and Jordan Johnson each added 21 points, with Manning shooting 4-for-5 from three and Johnson hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts. Al Green also contributed 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 66.7% of their three-point attempts, going 6 for 9 from deep, and hit 73.7% of their free throws.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 11 of 20 from the field. Dylan Cardwell was perfect from the floor, hitting all 8 of his shots and adding 18 points, while Johni Broome contributed 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up 73 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 24 shooting, which is 54%.

From three-point range, Louisiana Tech’s defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 26, or 34%. They also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 77%. Louisiana Tech allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs’ defense saw the other team hit 9 of 26 threes, good for 34%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 77% rate. Louisiana Tech gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Tigers Trends

• In their last three road games, Louisiana Tech has averaged 82 points per game while allowing 74. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• In their last three home games, Memphis has averaged 82 points per game while allowing 83. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Louisiana Tech has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• The Tigers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Bulldogs vs Tigers Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Tigers vs. Bulldogs matchup, our bet is to grab the Bulldogs at +12. Even though our projections have the Tigers winning 78-68, we see the Bulldogs as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 148.5 and our model has the Bulldogs and Tigers finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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