Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 17-9 (6-7) this year after they lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 70-68 in their last game. Louisiana Tech led 36-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-32 in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 42.9% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Daniel Batcho led Louisiana Tech with 19 points and six rebounds, while Amaree Abram added 16 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 69-47 but did beat FIU by a score of 82-71 before that. Louisiana Tech has lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the CUSA standings with a 6-7 record. Louisiana Tech has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Daniel Batcho is averaging 17.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game, while Amaree Abram is averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Louisiana Tech is shooting 47.2% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 17-8 (8-4) this season after they defeated Western Kentucky by a score of 87-77 in their last game. Middle Tennessee led 44-39 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half to secure the win. The Blue Raiders shot 44.3% from the field, 31% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Essam Mostafa led Middle Tennessee with 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Camryn Weston added 20 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Raiders defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 76-75 but did lose to Jacksonville State by a score of 77-63 before that. Middle Tennessee has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the CUSA standings with an 8-4 record. Middle Tennessee has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Jestin Porter is averaging 16.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Essam Mostafa is averaging 13.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Middle Tennessee is shooting 45.6% from the field, 67.2% on free throws, and 32.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Middle Tennessee will beat Louisiana Tech

• Middle Tennessee has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.
• Louisiana Tech has lost five of its last six road games against the Conference USA.
• Middle Tennessee has won the first half in nine of its last 12 games at Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center.

Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 

Middle Tennessee comes into this matchup right in the middle of the race for the CUSA Title and they will be at home for this game. The Blue Raiders have won three of their last four games and they are shooting 45.6% from the field this year. Louisiana Tech has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting 47.2% from the field this season. The Bulldogs have scored 68 points or fewer in four of their last five games and I just don’t see them scoring enough points to keep pace in this matchup. Take Middle Tennessee at home.