Louisiana Tech Poised for Road Victory Against Struggling New Mexico State; All Eyes on Saturday Night Showdown

Game outlook

In a matchup set in the Land of Enchantment, Louisiana Tech and New Mexico State are gearing up for a Saturday night showdown on the hardwood. Louisiana Tech comes into the game off a road win against UTEP, while New Mexico State suffered a home loss to Sam Houston State in their previous contest. Louisiana Tech holds an all-time series advantage over New Mexico State, but it was the Bulldogs who claimed victory in their most recent meeting. Despite opening as the favorite with a -8.5 spread, the betting line has remained unchanged leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -423 | Aggies +320

Spread: Bulldogs -8.5 (-110) | Aggies +8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana Tech will win straight-up is 81%.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech has continued their winning streak by defeating UTEP and sits tied for the top spot in the conference with a record of 13-8. The Bulldogs, led by Tahlik Chavez with 20 points and nine rebounds, won the game despite shooting 42.6% from the field and committing 18 turnovers. On offense, Louisiana Tech averages 74.7 points per game, while on defense they allow just 63.4 points per game. The team ranks #152 in offense and #9 in defense nationally. With a power ranking of 230, the Bulldogs shoot 45.74% from the field, 36.20% from three-point range, and 69.65% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 38.89% from the field and 32.78% from beyond the arc. Louisiana Tech also averages 39.04 rebounds, 12.67 offensive assists, and 12.85 turnovers per game. Despite their solid performance, the team still has areas they can improve on, such as their free-throw shooting and turnovers. Stepback Iso 👌 pic.twitter.com/DJ2p9EKFyk