Southern Jaguars vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
The Jaguars and Bulldogs are set to face off at 11:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and Louisiana Tech is favored by -15 against Southern in a non-conference matchup.
SOUTHERN JAGUARS VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southern Jaguars +15
This game will be played at Thomas Assembly Center at 11:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHERN JAGUARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Even though we have Louisiana Tech winning straight-up, we like Southern at +15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Jaguars Pull the Upset on the Road?
Southern Jaguars Recent Game/Games
Southern fell to Texas A&M 71-54 on Wednesday, November 20th. Despite being +25.5 point underdogs, the Jaguars managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 125, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.
Southern looked strong early, leading 39-25 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 15 points while allowing 46.
In their last game, the Southern Jaguars managed just 54 points, shooting 38.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a rough night from beyond the arc, hitting only 24% (6/25) of their three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Jaguars shot 54.5% (6/11), and they grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Jordan Johnson led the team with 19 points, shooting 4/13 from deep, while Wade Taylor IV added 17 points and 6 assists, connecting on 4 of his 10 three-point attempts.
Southern’s defense gave up 71 points while holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-pointers (21/43). From beyond the arc, the opponent struggled, hitting just 5 of 26 threes for 19%.
At the free-throw line, the opponent shot 53%, making 14 of 26 attempts. Southern also allowed 29 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Louisiana Tech Grab a Win at Home?
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Louisiana Tech picked up a 78-69 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bulldogs were playing at home and entered the game as -7.5 point favorites.
After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Louisiana Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Colonels 44-34. The Bulldogs not only won the game but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 141.
Louisiana Tech put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc (5/15).
Daniel Batcho was a force, going 8/10 from the field for 19 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. George Kimble III led the Bulldogs with 21 points, hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts, while Devontae Blanton added 17 points and 5 assists.
Louisiana Tech’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 25 of 41 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Louisiana Tech’s defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 61%.