Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 1/19/2023 Picks, Predictions and Tips
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are gearing up for an intense showdown against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET at Thomas Assembly Center in Rustom, LA. The Hilltoppers are a force to be reckoned with on offense this year, scoring an average of 73.5 points per game and shooting a scorching 45.5 percent from the field. They are passing the ball with precision and teamwork, averaging 14.4 assists per game.
Leading the charge for the Hilltoppers is junior guard Dayvion McKnight, who has been a one-man wrecking crew, putting up an impressive 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and 3.5 turnovers per game, all while logging 32.7 minutes per contest. The Hilltoppers’ defense is also nothing to sneeze at, holding opponents to a mere 68 points per game. With an average of 6.3 steals and 5.9 blocks a game, the team is doing an outstanding job of stealing the ball. The Hilltoppers will look to take it to the next level and make some improvements on defense as they take on the Bulldogs.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Western Kentucky’s last 6 matches.
- The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The Hilltoppers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 1/19/2023 Picks, Predictions and Tips
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have been a force on offense this year, scoring 76.4 points per game and shooting an impressive 46.1 percent from the field. They have also been distributing the ball efficiently, averaging 14.3 assists per game. Junior guard Cobe Williams is the team’s standout player, posting 18.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.5 blocks, 2.4 steals, and 3 turnovers while playing 32.7 minutes per game.
While the Bulldogs defense is performing well, allowing 69.1 points per game on average, there is always room for improvement. The team averages 8.8 steals and 2.4 blocks per game, and have been doing a great job at stealing the ball. With a solid defense and an explosive offense, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are a team to watch out for in the NCAAB action.
- The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The total spilled OVER in 5 of Louisiana Tech’s last 7 matches.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the Bulldogs’ last 9 matches with the Hilltoppers.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. To win, it’s important to apply pressure to the opposition and get to the free-throw line. In the last three matches, Western Kentucky attempted 17 free throws while Louisiana Tech attempted 25.3. The Bulldogs are more effective at forcing turnovers, averaging 16.4 per game compared to the Hilltoppers’ 13.3 per game. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are the better pick to win with a wide margin in their home stadium, as the Hilltoppers have a record of 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 contests against teams with a winning record. The predicted score is 74-69 in favor of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Thomas Assembly Center in Rustom, LA
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023
TV: CBSS
NCAAB Odds: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -4
NCAAB Totals: 141
