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Louisiana Tech vs Liberty Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks

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Liberty (17-5) vs Louisiana Tech (16-6)

February 6, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Liberty -7.5 — Over/Under: 134

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In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs Liberty Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 6th, at the Liberty Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana Tech

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Liberty

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana Tech and Liberty

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Flames

Liberty Really Struggled

Liberty in the last game faced off against Jacksonville State and the offense just wasn’t good enough. Liberty scored 61 points while their defense gave up 72 points, and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 38-32, but in the second half they they were outscored 40-23 and that led to the defeat. Taelon Peter had a strong game putting up 19 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Zach Cleveland also had a strong game putting up 17 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. In this game, they are going to need a more balanced game, and they can’t fall behind early. 

Liberty comes into this game averaging 77.6 points, while their defense is giving up 62.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league while the defense is 10th in the league. Overall this season the defense has been good, but they are going to need to be better than they were in the last game to find success here. Kaden Metheny is averaging 13 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field. 

Can Louisiana Tech Win Fourth Straight Game?

Louisiana Tech has all kinds of confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Middle Tennessee, they won 75-69. In the last game against Sam Houston State, they were able to secure a 66-61 victory. Louisiana Tech shot 37.7 percent from the field and 28 percent from behind the three-point line. Sean Newman Jr was the top player putting up 22 points, eight assists, and three rebounds. 

Louisiana Tech comes into this game with a 16-6  record overall and they have gone 11-7-1 against the spread. The over has hit in nine of the 19 games so far this season. Louisiana Tech is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 136th in the league while the defense is ranked 73rd in the league. Forward Daniel Batcho is averaging 18.8 points while shooting 71.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. In this game, Louisiana Tech is going to need to need the defense to step in a big way here. 

Louisiana Tech vs Liberty Prediction

Liberty is not only at home, they are the much better defensive team in this game. Liberty is giving up only 62.2 points per game, and they are going to step up in a major way in this game. Louisiana Tech is giving up 68 points per game which isn’t awful, but it’s not going ot be good enough in this game to get the job done. It’s been a balanced offensive attack from Liberty all season and that will be the key as they come out on top. Back Liberty to win this game and cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Liberty -7.5

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