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Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Western Kentucky (11-7) vs. Louisiana Tech (13-6)
January 23, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana Tech -6; Over/Under: 148
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Thomas Assembly Center. Here’s a Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Pick.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers beat Kennesaw State, lost to Middle Tennessee, and they play Sam Houston, UTEP, and New Mexico State next. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are averaging 77.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 75.4 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Don McHenry is averaging 16.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Babacar Faye is averaging 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. Julius Thedford is the third double-digit scorer, and Khristian Lander is dishing 1.7 assists. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.


Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost to Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State, and they play Middle Tennessee, Sam Houston, and Liberty next. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 76.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Daniel Batcho is averaging 18.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Amaree Abram is averaging 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kaden Cooper is the third double-digit scorer and Will Jeffress is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

  • The home team has won each of Louisiana Tech’s last nine games.
  • Western Kentucky has lost five of its last six road games against the Conference USA.
  • The home team has won the first half in seven of Western Kentucky’s last eight games.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

  • Western Kentucky has won three of its last four games following a road loss.
  • Western Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last four games at Thomas Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Injury Report

Babacar Faye is questionable for Western Kentucky with a knee injury. Louisiana Tech will be without Will Jeffress, while Al Green is questionable with an undisclosed issue.

Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are heading in the wrong direction defensively, and it’s led to recent losses to Jacksonville State and FIU in the favorite role. I doubt those things improve on the road. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs aren’t in great form either, with losses to Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State, but both of those games came on the road. LA Tech is 7-1 SU at home this season. LA Tech is also far more trustworthy offensively, which includes being top-40 in offensive field goal percentage. If Louisiana Tech is hitting shots, there’s not much WKU can do to counter. I’ll lay the points with Louisiana Tech.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Louisiana Tech -6

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