Louisiana Tech vs Memphis Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs Memphis prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 7-1 this year after they lost to Southern by a score of 73-70 in their last game. Louisiana Tech trailed 41-35 at halftime and couldn’t complete the comeback in the second half of the loss. The Bulldogs shot 44% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Daniel Batcho led Louisiana Tech with 22 points and six blocks in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Eastern Kentucky by a score of 78-69 and Richmond by a score of 65-62. Louisiana Tech has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 67.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Daniel Batcho is averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, while LA Tech is shooting 49.2% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 6-1 this season after they lost to Auburn by a score of 90-76 in their last game. Memphis trailed 47-31 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 50% from the field, 66.7% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Memphis with 27 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Tigers defeated Michigan State by a score of 71-63 and Connecticut by a score of 99-97. Memphis has scored 81.6 points per game and they have allowed 76.1 points per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 22.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Memphis is shooting 48.8% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 46.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Memphis will beat Louisiana Tech

• Memphis has won each of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents at FedExForum.
• Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last three road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

Louisiana Tech vs Memphis Prediction 

Memphis comes into this matchup after winning two out of three games at the Maui Invitational, which has given them plenty of momentum. The Tigers don’t play great defense, but they are very high-scoring so far this year. Louisiana Tech won their first seven games of the season, but they did take a bad loss to Southern last time out. The Bulldogs are shooting over 49% from the field and are scoring 81 points per game, but they have not played anyone tough. Memphis has been battle tested and they should have plenty of confidence here. Take the Tigers to win easily.