Middle Tennessee vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will meet on Thursday evening in a Conference USA Tournament matchup at VBC Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter Thursday’s contest with an 18–13 overall win‑loss record, including an 11–9 mark in conference play and a 4–10 record on the road. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Liberty, Delaware, Jacksonville State and the Missouri State Bears, while dropping recent games to FIU, UTEP and the New Mexico State Aggies.

These two teams have met multiple times this season. Who prevailed in the most recent outing? Who played well? Two months ago, In the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 59–58 win over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Louisiana Tech guard DJ Dudley amassed 19 points (5 of 12 shooting from the field: 8 of 8 shooting from three-point range), 4 rebounds, 3 assists 1 steal and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Bulldogs backcourt.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs average 67.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting from the field and 28.9 percent from three‑point range per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 67.7 points per contest which ranks 31st in the country.

Junior guard DJ Dudley leads the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal per game, while sophomore guard AJ Bates contributes 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists (28th in nation) per contest.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders enter Thursday afternoon’s game with a 18–13 record, including an 11–9 mark in conference play and a 5–8 record on the road. The Blue Raiders have compiled wins over Missouri State, FIU, UTEP and the New Mexico State Aggies, while losing recent games to Liberty, Sam Houston and Western Kentucky.

Six days ago, in the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 73–67 victory over FIU, Middle Tennessee State guard Tre Green tallied 25 points (7 of 14 shooting from the field; 6 of 12 shooting from beyond the arc), 2 rebounds and 1 assist illustrating his ability to play at a high level.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders average 73.6 points on 44 percent shooting from the field and 33.7 percent from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Blue Raiders are allowing opponents 74.4 points per game.

Senior guard Kamari Lands leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders averaging 13.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal per game. Sophomore forward Torey Alston provides the Blue Raiders with an interior presence averaging 13.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Will Win

• Defensive edge. The Bulldogs are allowing opponents 67.7 points per contest which ranks 31st in the country.

• Confidence. The Bulldogs defeated Middle Tennessee 59–58 earlier this season.

Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Will Win

• Quality guard play. Senior guard Kamari Lands leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders averaging 13.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal per game.

• Balanced scoring. Alston, Carter and Wykle provide consistent and reliable scoring production. All three players average over 10 points per game.

• Offensive advantage. The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders average 73.6 points per game. Conversely, the Bulldogs average just 67.6 points per contest.

Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction

In my view, this matchup leans toward Middle Tennessee’s ability to dictate pace and pull Louisiana Tech out of their preferred overall game rhythm and structure. Louisiana Tech’s balanced offense could keep this contest competitive, but the Bulldogs have struggled all season when faced with opponents that flatten the pace of the game and force them into half‑court execution. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders plus the 1.5 in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Middle Tennessee -1.5