Georgia Southern Eagles vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145 points, with Louisiana Tech being favored by -11 over Georgia Southern.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -11

This game will be played at Thomas Assembly Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Louisiana Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Do the Eagles Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games

Georgia Southern moved to 5-4 on the season with a 93-91 win over North Florida on Saturday. The Eagles were -2 favorites, and the game ended in a push against the spread.

Georgia Southern led 36-31 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 47. The total points of 184 exceeded the O/U line of 163.5.

Georgia Southern put up 93 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, dishing out 23 assists.

Jasai Miles led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 6 threes at a 50% rate. Bradley Douglas added 21 points, while Nakavieon White contributed 20 points and 10 boards. Josh Harris was efficient, shooting 75% from the field.

Georgia Southern’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed 36 made baskets on 73 attempts.

Inside the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 27 two-point field goals on 49 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 9 made threes on 24 attempts, or 37% shooting.

Can Louisiana Tech Grab a Win at Home?

Louisiana Tech improved to 6-2 on the season with a 69-58 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday. The Bulldogs entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Louisiana Tech’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 35.

Louisiana Tech put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They hit 57.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-of-13 from three-point range.

Kentrell Garnett led the way, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip and finishing with 23 points. Daniel Batcho added 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the floor.

Louisiana Tech’s defense held strong, allowing just 58 points in their last game. They limited their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with a 48% mark on two-pointers (16/33).

From beyond the arc, Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws (57%).