Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Thomas Assembly Center. Here’s a Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction. This article will include a Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Tech Pick.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost to UTEP and New Mexico State, and they play Sam Houston next. Jacksonville State has split its last 6 games.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 72.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.4 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 18 points and 7.2 rebounds, while AC Bryant is averaging 12.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Emondrek Erkins-Ford is dishing 1 assist and Jacoby Hill is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Missouri State, lost to FIU, and they play Kennesaw State next. Louisiana Tech has won 6 of its last 10 games.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 69.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 39.1 percent shooting. DJ Dudley is averaging 13.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Scooter Williams is averaging 10.9 points and 3.2 rebounds. AJ Bates is the third double-digit scorer and Kaden Cooper is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won 13 of its last 15 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Louisiana Tech has won the first half in three of its last four night games.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Jacksonville State has won four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jacksonville State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.
• Each of Louisiana Tech’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Louisiana Tech ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.1%).
• Louisiana Tech ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.5).
• Jacksonville State ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.0).
• Jacksonville State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.1%).

Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

Jacksonville State has had some success on the road this season, but it’s coming off bad losses to UTEP and New Mexico State. Louisiana Tech has seen 12 of its 14 wins this season come at home, and it took Jacksonville State down to the wire a month ago. That first meeting was a one-possession game with a minute left. Jacksonville State is 8-14 ATS on the season. Jacksonville State has had success as an underdog this season, but we’re laying a bucket with a great home team. I like LA Tech to get its revenge.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Louisiana Tech -2.5