Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers Matchup

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

Louisiana Tech vs Memphis Prediction

The Bulldogs and Tigers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Memphis is favored by -12 vs. Louisiana Tech.

Louisiana Tech vs. Memphis Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers
Where: Memphis at FedExForum
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds MPHS -12, LOUTCH +503 | MPHS -722 O/U 148.5

Bulldogs Preview: Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Memphis?

Louisiana Tech suffered their first loss of the season, falling to 6-1 after a 73-70 defeat to Southern on Saturday. The Bulldogs were -15 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 41-35 at halftime, Louisiana Tech tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing 32 points while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 143, just over the 139.5 O/U line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Louisiana Tech put up 70 points, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 9 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 34.6% from deep, while making 54.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 77.3%, converting 17 of 22 attempts.

Daniel Batcho led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Joe Manning and Jordan Johnson each added 21 points, with Manning hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Johnson connected on 5 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Al Green also hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 threes on 26 attempts, shooting 34%. At the free-throw line, they went 17/22, good for 77%. Louisiana Tech also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can Memphis Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Memphis fell to 5-1 on the season after a 90-76 road loss to Auburn on Wednesday. The Tigers, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 157.

Memphis trailed 47-31 at halftime but managed to score 45 points in the second half while allowing 43. Despite a stronger second half, they couldn’t close the gap.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 9 threes for a 66.7% success rate. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.

The Tigers recorded just 7 assists, with Johni Broome and Dylan Cardwell each dishing out 6. Broome also grabbed 16 rebounds and scored 21 points. PJ Haggerty led the team with 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Cardwell was perfect from the field, hitting all 8 of his shots and adding 18 points.

Tigers Team Defense

Memphis struggled defensively, allowing 90 points on 56% shooting. The Tigers couldn’t contain their opponent inside, giving up 72% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they hit 82% of their free throws. The Tigers gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Louisiana Tech has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 75 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, Memphis has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 82 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Louisiana Tech has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
The Tigers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.