Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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Western Kentucky player number 13 defending the basketball from Louisiana Tech player number 22.
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  • Louisiana Tech (15-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (15-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Louisiana Tech / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (15-10) visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (15-9) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana Tech-1.5 -115O 148.5 -115-130
Western Kentucky +1.5 -105U 148.5 -105+110

Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 59.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+3.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+5.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 3.17% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 11.3% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -20.49% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3.15 Units / 12.02% ROI

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has made 457 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Louisiana Tech is shooting 70% from the free throw line (775/1,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

Louisiana Tech has 24.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Western Kentucky is shooting 47% (682/1,455) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Kentucky has averaged 80.7 points per game (1,857 points/23 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Western Kentucky is shooting 45% (1,521/3,362) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Louisiana Tech has 438 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana Tech has allowed 63.5 points per game (1,461 points/23 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (647 rebounds/23 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Kentucky has 374 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (182/600) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (485/1,450) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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