Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Hilltoppers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Hilltoppers at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, KY. Get ready to place your bets! In this Conference USA matchup, Louisiana Tech is favored by -2 vs. Western Kentucky. The over/under for the game is 148 points.

LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +2

This game will be played at E. A. Diddle Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Hilltoppers.
• Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Bowling Green?

With a record of 20-8, Louisiana Tech has been a strong team this season, and they have been especially good at home, going 10-1. However, they have also been solid on the road, posting a record of 7-7. Over their last five games, the Bulldogs have gone 4-1.

For the season, Louisiana Tech has been favored in 19 of their 28 games, going 16-3 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.5, compared to +4.5 on the road. The Bulldogs have won their last four games, including a 67-58 victory over New Mexico State.

As the favorite this season, Louisiana Tech has gone 12-7 vs the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have an ATS record of 7-3. On the road, the Bulldogs are 9-5 vs the spread this year and have gone 6-4 over their last 10 road games.

On the season, the over/under record for Louisiana Tech games is 11-14 and their games have averaged 135.6 points. Today’s over/under line of 148 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (137.5). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and their games have averaged 130 points during this stretch.

In their latest game, Louisiana Tech offense put up 67 points against New Mexico State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.9% and made 5 threes. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 145th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 98th in terms of percentage and 207th in three-pointers made.

Louisiana Tech’s defense has been playing well, ranking 12th nationally, with 63.2 points allowed per game. Louisiana Tech’s three-point defense is currently 56th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 37.5% of their shots vs. Louisiana Tech.

Will Western Kentucky Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Western Kentucky has been a much better team at home this season, as they have gone 9-3 compared to 7-5 on the road. The Hilltoppers have won their last three games at home, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games at home.

Overall, Western Kentucky has gone 19-8 this season, and they are 8-5 in Conference USA. As the underdog, the Hilltoppers have gone 6-4 this season.

Western Kentucky’s ATS record this season is 15-9, including a mark of 7-5 at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hilltoppers have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.

On the season, the over/under record for Western Kentucky games is 10-14, and today’s line of 148 is slightly below the average over/under line in their games this year (150.9). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 148 points.

Coming off their recent game, the Western Kentucky offense tallied 72 points in a matchup against Middle Tennessee. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37.3%, and they made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Hilltoppers was Brandon Newman with 14 points, while Donald McHenry also added 11 to the scoreboard.

So far, the Hilltoppers’ defense is ranked 220th in the country at 73.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Middle Tennessee, the Blue Raiders finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 74 points vs. Western Kentucky.