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Liberty Flames vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Thomas Assembly Center — Ruston, LA

Article updated Jan 14, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Sunday's upcoming basketball game at the Thomas Assembly Center, the Liberty Flames will face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The game is set to tip-off at 3:00

Game outlook

In Sunday's upcoming basketball game at the Thomas Assembly Center, the Liberty Flames will face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The game is set to tip-off at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Flames, currently with a record of 11-6 SU, 8-6 ATS, and 5-8-1 O/U, recently suffered a 61-51 loss to Jacksonville State. They stand at an 0-2 record in Conference USA play. On the other hand, the Bulldogs, with a record of 11-6 SU, 8-6 ATS, and 6-8 O/U, secured a 60-52 victory against Middle Tennessee State on Thursday. Holding a 1-1 record in CUSA competition, Louisiana Tech is favored to win with an opening of -3.5 and the current line at Louisiana Tech -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames +140 | Bulldogs -166

Spread: Flames +3 (-110) | Bulldogs -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 131.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana Tech will win straight-up is 62%.

Liberty Flames

Liberty basketball team has an average score of 76.1 points per game, ranking 153rd in the nation. They have a shooting percentage of 46.5%, which is ranked 96th, and make 35.9% of their three-point shots, ranking 84th. Their free throw percentage is 65.9%, placing them 313th. In terms of rebounding, they average 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 130th. The team has 15.3 assists per game, ranking 60th, and commits 9.9 turnovers per game, ranking 21st. Defensively, they allow an average of 61.8 points per game, ranking 11th. Opponents shoot 41.0% against them, ranking 85th, and make 30.0% of their three-point shots, ranking 54th. Their opponents average 30.1 rebounds per game. Liberty ranks 95th in the nation according to KenPom. They are 88th in offensive efficiency, 107th in defensive efficiency, and 322nd in tempo, considering their schedule.

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Analysis

According to the statistics, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average score of 75.8 points per game, ranking 155th. They shoot 45.0 percent from the field, ranking 175th, and 36.2 percent from three-point range, ranking 75th. In terms of free throws, they have a conversion rate of 69.2 percent, ranking 250th. The team has an average of 36.4 rebounds (52nd), 12.1 assists (233rd), and 12.9 turnovers (229th). Defensively, the Bulldogs surrender 63.9 points per game (30th) on 38.8 percent shooting (15th), including 33.6 percent from deep (222nd). They average 29.7 rebounds per game (81st) and have 4.5 blocks (59th) and 6.9 steals (149th). Louisiana Tech is currently ranked 100th in the national KenPom rankings. The team ranks 146th in offensive efficiency, 64th in defensive efficiency, and 268th in tempo. Big bucket Tahlik! pic.twitter.com/j9AqAloqHB

Flames' Strong Offense and Defense Make Them Favorites for Upcoming Game Against Bulldogs

The Flames exhibit strong ball control, boasting the 21st lowest turnover rate among basketball teams. They also excel in distributing the ball, with an average of 15.3 assists per game, and have an impressive 35.9% three-point shooting percentage. Conversely, the Bulldogs' defense against perimeter shots is below par, ranking 222nd among opponents in three-point shooting percentage. Given these factors, the Flames are likely to have ample opportunities for open shots, ensuring that they can at least keep up with the score. Defensively, Liberty emphasizes guarding the three-point line with great accuracy, limiting opponents to a 30.0% three-point shooting percentage. This strategy effectively negates a crucial aspect of the home team's offense, as approximately 38.1% of their total shot attempts are from beyond the arc. Furthermore, the Flames exhibit discipline in avoiding fouls, making it unlikely that the Bulldogs would be able to capitalize on such opportunities, especially considering their poor 69.2% free throw shooting rate. Considering the nature of this matchup, which is expected to be a slow-paced game between two teams, I place my bet on the Flames and their more consistent offense to cover the spread.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Liberty Flames+130 → +121Moved
  • Moneyline · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs-160 → -144Moved
  • Spread · Liberty Flames+3.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs-3.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over131.5 (-110) → 131.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under131.5 (-110) → 131.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Liberty Flames
6-6 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
5-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-14T11:16:47.789Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Liberty Flames 80-76

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Liberty Flames 80-76 on January 14, 2024, a 4-point decision in the series. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 39-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Liberty Flames +2.5 (-110) spread, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 131.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Over 131.5 (-110)Win
  • MikeVargasSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -3 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Liberty Flames +3 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -3 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Spread · Liberty Flames +3 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Liberty Flames +3 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 130 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Liberty Flames +3 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 130 (-110)Win