Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Lobos. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it’s hosted by the Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and the Lobos are favored to win at home vs. the Bulldogs.

LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +8.5

This game will be played at The Pit at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Lobos.
• Even though we have New Mexico winning straight-up, we like Louisiana Tech at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset on the Road?

Louisiana Tech is entering their fifth game of the season with a 3-1 record. In their previous three road games, which includes last season, Louisiana Tech is 1-2. Prior to today’s game, Louisiana Tech holds a 3-1 ATS record. When considering their performance over the previous season, including the last ten games, Louisiana Tech has a solid 6-2 ATS record.

Louisiana Tech comes in with an over/under record of 1-3-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 135.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs’ over/under record is 0-2, with their games averaging 81 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Louisiana Tech offense tallied 71 points in a matchup against McNeese State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.4%, and they made 10 threes. Daniel Batcho led the scoring for the Bulldogs, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Tyler Henry chipped in with 14 points.

Coming into today’s game, the Louisiana Tech defense is giving up an average of 61.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. McNeese State, the Cowboys finished with a field goal percentage of 40% and a total of 62 points vs. Louisiana Tech.

Will the Lobos Win at The Pit?

So far this season, New Mexico has played six games and has a 5-1 record. In their last five home games, which includes games from last season, New Mexico has gone 2-3. As we look at New Mexico’s ATS performance, they currently sit at 4-2 heading into today’s game. At home this season, New Mexico has a 2-1 ATS record, while in their last ten home games they are 4-5-1 (ATS).

New Mexico’s games have, on average, featured 153.7 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 153.4 points so far. Looking at the Lobos’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 88 points per game.

New Mexico recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 90 points against Pepperdine. This output exceeded their season average of 84 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Donovan Dent, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 18.5, while Jamal Mashburn JR also carries a PPG average of 18.2 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the New Mexico defense is giving up an average of 69.7 points per contest. New Mexico’s three-point defense is currently 72nd in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. New Mexico.