UMass Minutemen vs
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UMASS set to take on Louisiana Tech in neutral site showdown in Uniondale, New York

UMASS and Louisiana Tech are set to face off at a neutral site in Uniondale, New York. Louisiana Tech, the slight favorite, has won their first two games of the season while UMASS is coming off a loss after winning their first game. Louisiana Tech won 23 games last season but lost their only game at a neutral site, while UMASS won 20 games. Louisiana Tech is currently favored by 1 point with a total of 148.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Minutemen -105 | Bulldogs -115
• Spread: Minutemen +1 (-110) | Bulldogs -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana Tech will win straight-up is 53%.

UMass vs Louisiana Tech Stats

UMass Minutemen

UMASS suffered a 75-69 loss to West Virginia in their last game, unable to overcome a 17-point first half deficit. Despite strong defense that held the Mountaineers to low shooting percentages, UMASS struggled with their own shooting and were outscored at the free throw line. Rahsool Diggins led with 19 points on 5-14 shooting while Daniel Hankins-Sanford had a double-double. The team covered as a 9-point underdog and has covered the spread in both of their games. Diggins leads in scoring with 22.5 ppg but has low stats in rebounds and assists. UMASS has a power ranking of 63 and ranks highly in defense. Offensively, they shoot well from the field and three-point range but struggle from the free-throw line. Defensively, they have strong field goal defense but allow a high percentage of free throws. The team has solid rebounding and assist numbers.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Analysis

In a recent game, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated UT Arlington with a score of 92-77, showcasing strong performances from multiple players including Daniel Batcho and Amaree Abram. The Bulldogs shot an impressive 50.8% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, while holding their opponents to 41.8% shooting. Batcho has been a standout player with an average of 21.5 points per game and a shooting percentage of 83.3%. Their upcoming game against UMass may be influenced by the neutral site being in New York. The team's power ranking is 122 with a strong offense ranking at #73 and a defense ranking at #132. On the other hand, UMass has not fared well in previous matchups against Louisiana Tech and has lower rankings in offensive and defensive statistics.

UMASS Expected to Bounce Back with Victory in Upcoming Match

UMASS faced a challenging defeat in their previous match despite delivering a strong defensive performance in the first half. Although they trailed by 17 points at halftime, they were unable to make a comeback. Conversely, Louisiana Tech showcased an impressive 15-point victory on the road in their latest game. Louisiana Tech has shown strong offensive balance and superior shooting capabilities compared to UMASS. However, UMASS has encountered tougher competition, competing against two D1 teams compared to Louisiana Tech’s one. Despite their recent loss, UMASS is expected to perform better in their upcoming game. While it is anticipated to be a close match, UMASS is predicted to secure a victory and cover the spread for the third consecutive game. It is advisable to take UMASS +1.

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