Southern Illinois Salukis vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

The Salukis and Bulldogs are set to face off at 3:00 ET on FloH. The Bulldogs will host the game at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Louisiana Tech is favored by -5.5 against Southern Illinois in a non-conference matchup.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -5.5

This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 3:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Louisiana Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

No Pressure for Southern Illinois as Away Dogs

Southern Illinois dropped to 1-3 on the season after a 93-68 loss to the Gators on Friday. The Salukis were +18 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 161, just over the O/U line of 159.

After falling behind 46-25 at halftime, Southern Illinois put up 43 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t slow down Florida, who scored 47 points after the break.

Southern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.7% from the field and 35.1% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they hit 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep.

Alijah Martin was a bright spot, scoring 32 points on 11 of 19 shooting, including 8 of 13 from three. He also added 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The Salukis grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.

Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from two-point range, as they connected on 19 of 36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois gave up 16 threes on 39 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7 shots. Southern Illinois allowed 16 offensive rebounds.

Does Louisiana Tech Stand a Chance at Home?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs picked up a 76-66 win over the Minutemen on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, Louisiana Tech entered the game as a slight -1 favorite and covered the spread with the victory.

Louisiana Tech led 45-33 at halftime but were outscored 33-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 143.5 O/U line.

Louisiana Tech put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 37% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes in total.

At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 83.3%, going 10-for-12. They dished out 20 assists, with Sean Newman Jr. leading the way with 12 assists and 14 points. Amaree Abram was the top scorer, finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 28 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponents connected on 18 of 31 two-point shots, a 58% success rate.

From three-point range, the other team made 10 of 27 attempts, shooting 37%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 10 for an 83% free-throw percentage. Louisiana Tech allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.