Liberty Flames vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup

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

Louisiana Tech vs Liberty Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Flames face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Flames are hosting the game at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. The odds for this Conference USA conference game currently have Liberty as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134 points.

Louisiana Tech vs. Liberty Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Liberty Flames
Where: Lynchburg at Liberty Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds LIBRTY -7.5, LOUTCH +242 | LIBRTY -302 O/U 134

Bulldogs Preview: Can Louisiana Tech Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Louisiana Tech improved to 13-6 on the season with a 66-61 win over Sam Houston on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bulldogs were -7.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 32-30 at halftime, Louisiana Tech scored just 19 points in the 2nd half while allowing 21. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Louisiana Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 28% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They managed 66 points, with Sean Newman Jr. leading the way, scoring 22 points and dishing out 8 assists.

Lamar Wilkerson contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Amaree Abram knocked down 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 16 points. Daniel Batcho added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and the Bulldogs hit 72.2% of their free throws, going 13 for 18 from the line.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range. They also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 7 made threes on 25 attempts (28%).

At the free-throw line, Louisiana Tech's opponent went 13/18, hitting 72% of their shots. The Bulldogs gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Flames Preview: Will Liberty Win at Home?

Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games

The Flames fell to 14-5 on the season after a 72-61 loss to Jacksonville State on Saturday. Liberty, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 133, just under the O/U line of 137.5.

Liberty led 38-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 40. This second-half collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Liberty's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% on 10-of-34 shooting, and were even worse at the free-throw line, connecting on only 3-of-7 attempts for 42.9%.

Taelon Peter led the way with 19 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 41.7% clip, while Quel'Ron House added 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting. Zach Cleveland contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor and hitting 1-of-2 from deep.

Flames Team Defense

Liberty’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 25/46 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Liberty held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 11 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 92%. Liberty gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bulldogs last ten road games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
Through their last ten home contests, the Flames offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 66. Liberty posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.