Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 07, 2024, 11:12 AM
  • Louisiana Tech (13-6) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (11-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Louisiana Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (11-8) visit Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-6) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ruston, LA.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+9.5 -105O 149.5 -110+375
Louisiana Tech -9.5 -115U 149.5 -110-500

Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 83.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+1.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+4.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.98% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.15 Units / -19.67% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / 11.35% ROI

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.45 Units / 30.94% ROI).

  • 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 7.75% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 80.7 points per game (1,776 points/22 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Western Kentucky has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (308 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Western Kentucky has a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Western Kentucky is shooting 69% from the free throw line (312/451) this season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has made 450 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has 23.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Louisiana Tech has an eFG% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 51%

Louisiana Tech has attempted 1,271 threes since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,445 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (623 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Kentucky has 368 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 7.8 steals per game (430 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana Tech has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (591 rebounds/22 games) this season — 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Louisiana Tech has allowed 62.7 points per game (1,380 points/22 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Louisiana Tech has 430 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams


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