UMass Minutemen vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.