Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee betting: College basketball preview for January 25

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The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (14-5, 5-1 CUSA) are underdogs (+3.5) as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 CUSA) at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Thomas Assembly Center. The game airs on ESPNU. The over/under in the matchup is set at 142.

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Louisiana Tech Cover -3.5 vs Middle Tennessee -107

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Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee betting lines

  • Louisiana Tech moneyline odds to win: -165
  • Middle Tennessee moneyline odds to win: +139
  • Spread: Louisiana Tech (-3.5)
  • Total: 142

Louisiana Tech statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home, Louisiana Tech sports a better record against the spread (5-1-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-4-0).
  • The Bulldogs have eclipsed the over/under more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in three of six home matchups (50%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of seven games (42.9%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Louisiana Tech has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.750) compared to away games (.250).

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Bulldogs have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 74.1 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 76.5 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • The last 10 games have seen Louisiana Tech allow 68.3 points per game, which equals its season-long average.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Bulldogs are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (8.1), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (31.4% compared to 34% season-long).

Louisiana Tech betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-6-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.3 (38th in nation) 41 (55th) 33.8 (110th) 28.9 (67th) 16.5 (41st) 12.1 (254th)

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Middle Tennessee statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Middle Tennessee has the same winning percentage against the spread (.714) at home (5-2-0 record) and on the road (5-2-0) this year.
  • Blue Raiders games have gone above the over/under less often at home (two times out of seven) than away (three of seven) this season.

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Blue Raiders are averaging 73.4 points per game, 4.7 fewer points than their season average (78.1).
  • Middle Tennessee is allowing 71 points per contest over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.6 points allowed.
  • The Blue Raiders are sinking 8.2 threes per contest with a 34.5% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 32.7%.

Middle Tennessee betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-5-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-2-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (118th in nation) 41.6 (90th) 35.9 (35th) 31 (173rd) 12.2 (289th) 11 (139th)
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