Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Atlantic, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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  • Middle Tennessee is a -5.5 point favorite vs Louisiana Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Louisiana Tech / Middle Tennessee TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs visit Murphy Center to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Murfreesboro, TN.

Middle Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Middle Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 69.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Middle Tennessee will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -15.58% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.17% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 6.12% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Middle Tennessee has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (144 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 13.0

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (68/247) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

Middle Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (5,455 points/4,561 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (673 points/658 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (231/658) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech has allowed 56.1 points per game (673 points/12 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 71.1

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Middle Tennessee has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (144 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 13.0

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (68/247) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

Middle Tennessee has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (5,455 points/4,561 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (673 points/658 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 35% (231/658) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%

Louisiana Tech allowed opponents to shoot 39% (672/1,730) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech has allowed 56.1 points per game (673 points/12 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 71.1


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