Louisiana Tech vs Liberty Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Liberty Flames meet Thursday in college basketball action from Liberty Arena in Lynchburg. Here’s an LA Tech vs Liberty prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best LA Tech vs Liberty pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs were just 8-7 in their first 15 games, but then took out Delaware, Middle Tennessee, Kennesaw State and UTEP in the next five. LA Tech hit a 2-2 run with wins over Sam Houston and Missouri State from there, then lost to Florida International, Kennesaw State and Florida International again during a 2-3 stretch. That makes for a 16-13 overall record.

In the rematch versus FIU back on Saturday the Bulldogs were sitting in the locker room at the break with a 41-40 deficit. LA Tech didn’t end up getting any closer than that on a 43-36 run in the second half and finished off the game with an 84-76 loss on their home court. Tops in scoring was Jaylen Fenner with 25 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the defeat.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

Over on the Liberty side, they opened up the season on a spotty 6-3 run. The Flames hit a stellar win streak that lasted from December 16 versus Midway U to February 19 versus Florida International. After losses to Western Kentucky and Kennesaw State came another victory versus Jacksonville State. That makes for a 24-5 record through 29 games so far.

Matched up against Jacksonville State over the weekend the Flames were a little unsteady in the first half and went into the locker room with a 34-27 deficit. Liberty woke up from there on a 54-44 run however, eventually powering out the victory on the road 81-78 in the end. Kaden Metheny posted 24 points with two rebounds, four assists and one steal in the winning effort.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Liberty Flames Betting Trends: March 5, 2026

Why the Liberty Flames will win

• Liberty has won each of its last 11 night games at Liberty Arena (Lynchburg) against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won each of its last three night games.
• Louisiana Tech has won the first half in three of its last four night games.

LA Tech vs Liberty Prediction

I’ll lean toward Liberty. The Flames started a bit slowly versus a middling Jacksonville State team last weekend but eventually shot a nice 56 percent from the field with just eight turnovers. Liberty did give up 50.9 percent shooting on defense and got out-rebounded 26-21, however. Still, it was a much-needed victory following consecutive defeats.

back on January 8 when these teams last met up, the Flames cruised to a 72-56 blowout win on the road. In that one Liberty shot quite well with 46.3 percent from the field and 81.3 percent (13-of-16) from the line. The Flames added a 28-18 edge in the paint and gave up just 35 percent shooting on defense. Here in this home rematch Liberty should have control provided they play to their capabilities.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Liberty Flames -8.5