Louisiana Tech (12-4) vs Liberty (14-2)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Thomas Assembly Center)
Betting Odds: Louisiana Tech +2 -- Over/Under: 132 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPNU
The Liberty Flames and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Thomas Assembly Center. Here’s a Liberty vs Louisiana Tech Prediction. This article will include a Liberty vs Louisiana Tech Pick.
Liberty Flames Betting Preview
The Liberty Flames beat Middle Tennessee and Sam Houston, and they play UTEP, New Mexico State, and FIU next. The Liberty Flames are averaging 79.8 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 59.9 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Kaden Metheny is averaging 14.3 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Zach Cleveland is averaging 11.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. Isaiah Ihnen is the third double-digit scorer and Owen Aquino is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Liberty Flames are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Liberty Flames are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost to New Mexico State, beat FIU, and they play Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, and WKU next. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 77.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Daniel Batcho is averaging 18.1 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Amaree Abram is averaging 12.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. Kaden Cooper is the third double-digit scorer and Will Jeffress is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- The home team has won seven of Louisiana Tech's last eight games.
- Liberty has lost seven of its last nine road games against Conference opponents.
- Liberty has lost the first half in three of its last four road night games against the Conference USA.
Why the Liberty Flames will win
- Liberty has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has lost three of its last four games against the Conference USA.
- Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana Tech ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.0%).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.8).
- Liberty ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.64).
- Liberty ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.1).
Liberty vs Louisiana Tech Injury Report
The Liberty Flames will be without Isaiah Ihnen due to an undisclosed issue. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will be without Will Jeffress due to a leg injury.
Liberty vs Louisiana Tech Prediction
The Liberty Flames are the more talented team on paper and should be favored. Liberty is also 10-3 ATS on the season. With all that said, LA Tech has held its own this season and is 6-1 SU at home while playing above average ball at both ends of the floor. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are also 9-4 ATS on the season. This is also a rare national TV spot for LA Tech, so expect the Thomas Assembly Center to be jumping and the players to have some extra juice. This should be a fun one Saturday night. I'll grab the free bucket with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Randy’s Pick Louisiana Tech +2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
