Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Louisiana Tech is a -5.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Louisiana Tech TV channel: CBSSN

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ruston, LA, USA.

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

The Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+5.5 -105O 146.5 -110+200
Louisiana Tech -5.5 -115U 146.5 -110-250

Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 77.4% 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 Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+7.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.28 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 14.25% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 3.47% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.34% ROI

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 13.68% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -24.59% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky shot 34% from three (222/649) last season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky had an eFG% of 53% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 51%

Western Kentucky averaged 80.8 points per game (2,586 points/32 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech had 23.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Louisiana Tech averaged 1.33 points per shot (2,263 points/1,703 shots) last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Louisiana Tech is shooting 48% (528/1,088) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana Tech has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,452 points/1,088 shots) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,419 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky stole the ball 248 times last season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky has averaged 9.1 steals per game (163 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Louisiana Tech stole the ball 225 times last season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Louisiana Tech allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,942 points/1,730 shots) last season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24


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