Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Massachusetts vs Louisiana Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Uniondale.

Massachusetts vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

Betting on today's Minutemen and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on MSG+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Louisiana Tech being favored by -1 over Massachusetts.

Massachusetts vs. Louisiana Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Massachusetts Minutemen at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Where: Uniondale at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds LOUTCH -1, UMASS -107 | LOUTCH -115 O/U 148.5

Minutemen Preview: Will the Minutemen Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games

Massachusetts dropped their season opener to West Virginia on Friday, losing 75-69 on the road. The Minutemen, who were +9 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 45-28 at halftime, UMass tightened up defensively, allowing just 30 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Massachusetts put up 69 points, shooting 43.5% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, and they hit 65% of their free throws, going 13 for 20 from the line.

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three-point range. Tucker DeVries added 17 points, making 3 of 5 from deep, while Daniel Rivera contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Daniel Hankins-Sanford was efficient as well, shooting 66.7% and grabbing 11 boards.

Minutemen Team Defense

Despite Massachusetts holding their opponent to 37% shooting overall, they still allowed 75 points. The Minutemen gave up 14 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 40% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts' defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 25 free throws, an 86% success rate. Massachusetts gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Does Louisiana Tech Have What it Takes at Home?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Louisiana Tech picked up a 92-77 road win over UT Arlington on Saturday, November 9th. Entering the game as -1 favorites, the Bulldogs not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The combined points of 169 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Louisiana Tech took control early, leading 51-37 at halftime. They maintained their lead in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 40.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Louisiana Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-25 from three-point range. The Bulldogs also made 20 of their 26 free-throw attempts, shooting 76.9% from the line.

Daniel Batcho led the way with 28 points, shooting 83.3% from the field, while Amaree Abram added 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Troy Hupstead contributed 20 points, knocking down 2 of 3 from deep. Louisiana Tech also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds in the win.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Even with Louisiana Tech giving up 77 points, their defense held the opposing team to 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made baskets on 67 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Bulldogs gave up 19 two-point shots on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate. From three-point range, the opposition shot 28%, hitting 9 of 32 attempts. Louisiana Tech also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.

Minutemen vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Massachusetts has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 69 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 65. Louisiana Tech posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 8-2 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Minutemen have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Louisiana Tech has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.