Georgia Southern Eagles vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup

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

Georgia Southern vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Louisiana Tech is favored by -11 vs. Georgia Southern.

Georgia Southern vs. Louisiana Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia Southern Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Where: Ruston at Thomas Assembly Center
Date: Friday, December 13th
Betting Odds LOUTCH -11, GAS +472 | LOUTCH -670 O/U 145

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Make it Happen on the Road?

Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games

Georgia Southern moved to 5-4 on the season with a 93-91 win over North Florida on Saturday. The Eagles were -2 favorites going into the game, and the two-point victory resulted in an ATS push. The game’s total points reached 184, surpassing the O/U line of 163.5.

Georgia Southern led 36-31 at halftime but allowed 52 points in the second half while scoring 47 of their own. Despite the defensive struggles, the Eagles’ offense was enough to secure the win at home.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Georgia Southern put up 93 points in their latest game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 24 attempts, and were 55.1% on two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, hitting just 54.5% from the line.

The Eagles dished out 23 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jasai Miles led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Bradley Douglas added 21 points, while Nakavieon White contributed 20 points and 10 boards. Josh Harris was efficient, hitting 9 of 12 shots for 19 points.

Eagles Team Defense

Georgia Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 27/49 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Georgia Southern's opponent shot 37%, making 9 of 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 12 free throws. Georgia Southern gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Louisiana Tech improved to 6-2 on the season with a 69-58 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -7 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.

After a 34-34 tie at halftime, Louisiana Tech clamped down defensively, allowing just 24 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. The combined points for the game were 127, falling well short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Kentrell Garnett's 5 threes on 62.5% shooting from deep helped him to 23 points in Louisiana Tech's win, while Daniel Batcho added 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Amaree Abram contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

The Bulldogs shot 52.9% overall, with a 57.9% mark on two-point attempts and 38.5% from three. They finished with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%, adding 10 free throws on 71.4% shooting and grabbing 9 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech's defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (22/53). They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 8, shooting 57%. Louisiana Tech gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Eagles offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Georgia Southern posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
Through their last ten home contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 65. Louisiana Tech posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 8-2 ATS.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Georgia Southern has an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.