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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Liberty Flames Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Liberty Arena — Lynchburg, VA

Article updated Feb 6, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Liberty Flames (17-5, 5-4 CUSA) are set to face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 CUSA) in a significant conference showdown on Thursday evening. This

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The Liberty Flames (17-5, 5-4 CUSA) are set to face off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 CUSA) in a significant conference showdown on Thursday evening. This game serves as a rematch of their previous clash on January 11, which saw Louisiana Tech secure a 79-74 victory as a one-point underdog on the road. Opening as the betting favorite at -7, Liberty currently holds a -7.5 point spread.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +253 | Flames -318

Spread: Bulldogs +7.5 (-110) | Flames -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 76%.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Louisiana Tech is on a three-game winning streak, with their most recent victory being a 66-61 overtime win against Sam Houston. They have been dominant at home, winning eight consecutive games, but face a challenge on the road where they have only won two out of five games this season. Offensively, the Bulldogs have been strong, averaging 75.9 points per game with impressive shooting percentages. Key players like Daniel Batcho, Sean Newman Jr., Kaden Cooper, and Amaree Abram have been crucial to their success. Defensively, Louisiana Tech has shown improvement, holding opponents to under 70 points in 13 of their 14 victories. Overall, they are ranked 115th in KenPom's ratings, with a solid offense and defense. In terms of power ranking, they are at 145, with strong offensive and defensive stats.

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Liberty Flames Analysis

Liberty's three-game winning streak was halted by a 72-61 road loss to Jacksonville State, falling short as four-point favorites. Despite this setback, Liberty has displayed strong overall performance this season, ranking 78th in KenPom's ratings with a standout defense ranked 49th nationally. Their offense is rated 122nd, averaging 77.6 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range. However, free-throw shooting remains a weakness at 65.1%. Key players for Liberty include Kaden Metheny, Zach Cleveland, Taelon Peter, and Colin Porter. Metheny leads in scoring, while Cleveland contributes across multiple categories. Peter adds efficient scoring off the bench, and Porter provides a defensive presence with steals. Liberty's defense has been solid, allowing only 62.2 points per game and boasting a positive rebounding margin. Looking ahead, Liberty aims to maintain their momentum in conference play by continuing to rely on their efficient offense and strong defense. Their power ranking is 135, with a strong offensive ranking of 84 and an impressive defensive ranking of 8. They excel in field goal percentage and three-point shooting but struggle with free throw shooting. Defensively, they limit opponents in field goal percentage and three-point shooting while maintaining strong rebounding. Liberty has a record of 17-5 overall and 13-6 ATS, while Louisiana Tech has struggled in recent matchups against them.

Close Match Expected as Louisiana Tech and Liberty Prepare to Face Off

When these two teams face off, a closely fought match can be anticipated. In their last three matchups, the margin of victory has been five points or fewer, with the most recent encounter occurring last month. While Liberty may possess certain advantages, they are not significant enough for me to confidently predict covering the point spread. In the initial meeting, the Bulldogs convincingly out-rebounded the Flames 44 to 23 and also demonstrated superiority from the free-throw line. I anticipate Louisiana Tech to secure a cover in this game, propelled by Daniel Batcho's dominant presence in the post.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs+243 → +260Moved
  • Moneyline · Liberty Flames-303 → -320Moved
  • Spread · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs+7 (-110) → +7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Liberty Flames-7 (-110) → -7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over134 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
20-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Liberty Flames
25-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-06T06:15:31.110Z). 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

  • 2025-01-11Liberty Flames 74 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 79
  • 2024-02-10Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 62 · Liberty Flames 65
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Liberty Flames defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 77-53

Liberty Flames defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 77-53 on February 6, 2025, a 24-point decision in the series. Liberty Flames' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +7 (-110) spread, Liberty Flames covered, while the 130 combined points finished under the recorded total of 134.5.

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