Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Lumberjacks game? Catch the action at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX, as the Lumberjacks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Lumberjacks as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +3.5
This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
- Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Louisiana Tech at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?
Louisiana Tech will be playing their 9th game of the season today and they have a 6-2 record overall. In their away games, the Bulldogs have a 1-2 record and they are 3-0 at home this season. Against the spread, Louisiana Tech has a winning record of 4-2. In their last five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.
Louisiana Tech’s games have, on average, featured 134.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.1 points so far. The Bulldogs’ last five games have finished with a combined 136 points per game and an over/under record of 0-4.
Against Nicholls, the Louisiana Tech had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 77.8 points per game. They scored 68 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39% in the game. Offensively, the Bulldogs have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 226th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 131st in percentage and 84th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Bulldogs’ defense is nationally ranked 22nd, allowing 62.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. Stephen F. Austin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 23.6%.
Will the Lumberjacks Come Through as Home Favorites?
Today, Stephen F. Austin, who currently holds a 5-3 record, will be playing against Louisiana Tech. In their last five home games, which includes last year, Stephen F. Austin has a record of 3-2. As of today’s game, Stephen F. Austin has a 4-3 record against the spread. Over their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.
Stephen F. Austin’s games have, on average, featured 147.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.8 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Lumberjacks’ games have averaged 147 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
Stephen F. Austin’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 79 points against Abilene Christian. They had an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 19/29 free throws. Kyle Hayman was the leading scorer for the Lumberjacks, putting up 25 points. In addition, Frank Staine contributed 15 points.
On the defensive side, Stephen F. Austin is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.2 points per game. Stephen F. Austin’s three-point defense is currently 30th in the country at 4.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 36.0% of their shots vs. Stephen F. Austin.