Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 11/14/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Monday, November 14, 2022

Location: United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX

TV: BIG12|ESPN+

United Supermarkets Arena is where the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-0) will compete against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) on Monday.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs faced Mississippi College and earned the victory with a final of 78-61 in their last game. Louisiana Tech wrapped up the game having earned a 46.8% field goal percentage (29 of 62) and knocked down 9 out of their 30 three-point shots. When they shot from the free throw line, the Bulldogs converted 11 of their 15 shots for a percentage of 73.3%. In terms of grabbing rebounds, they earned 32 with 9 of them being of the offensive variety. They also distributed 18 assists in the matchup in addition to forcing 22 turnovers and earning 11 steals. In regard to the defense, Louisiana Tech allowed their opponent to shoot 41.8% from the field on 23 out of 55 shooting. Mississippi College earned 13 dimes and had 5 steals in the game. In addition, Mississippi College snagged 25 rebounds (8 offensive, 17 defensive), but couldn't earn a rejection. Mississippi College finished 90.0% at the free throw line by knocking down 9 of 10 tries. They also converted 6 out of their 20 shots from beyond the arc. Regarding fouls, the Bulldogs finished with 15 while Mississippi College totaled 17 fouls.

Cobe Williams is one player who came through in this contest. He ended up going 71.4% from the floor and totaled 4 assists. He was on the court for 25 minutes and also grabbed 4 rebounds. He accumulated 16 points on 5 out of 7 shooting.

Get all of our NCAA Basketball Betting Picks

Louisiana Tech will take the court with a record of 1-0 on the season. They are averaging 78.0 pts per contest (158th in the country) while shooting 46.8% from the floor. The Bulldogs are shooting 30.0% on shots from 3-point land (9 of 30) and 73.3% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Louisiana Tech is snagging 35.0 boards per game and has tallied 18 dimes for the season, which is 161st in D-1 in terms of passing the rock. They are turning it over 14.0 times per contest and as a group they commit 15.0 fouls per contest.

On the defensive end, the Bulldogs have forced 22.0 turnovers per game while drawing 17.0 personal fouls. They are relinquishing 30.0% on shots from downtown while they are 134th in college hoops in PPG allowed (61.0). The Bulldogs defensively are giving up a shooting percentage of 41.8% (23 of 55) and they concede 32.0 boards per game as a unit. They rank 175th in D-1 in giving up assists with 13 surrendered on the season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Texas Tech Red Raiders got the victory with a final of 78-54 when they faced Texas Southern. The Red Raiders were able to snag 26 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds totaling 32 for this contest. They turned the ball over 12 times, while getting 8 steals in the game. Texas Southern was called for 22 personal fouls in the matchup which took the Red Raiders to the free throw line for 22 shots. They were able to knock down 17 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 77.3%. Pertaining to shots from 3-point land, Texas Tech converted 5 out of 17 tries (29.4%). Overall, the Red Raiders ended up shooting 28 out of 61 from the floor which had them sitting at 45.9%. The Red Raiders permitted Texas Southern to convert 21 of their 60 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 35.0% for this game. They finished shooting 22.2% from distance by shooting 4 out of 18 and ended up going 8 of 15 at the free throw line (53.3%). In regard to how they cleaned up the glass, Texas Tech permitted Texas Southern to snag 37 overall (11 on the offensive glass).

De'Vion Harmon pitched in for the Red Raiders for this contest. He converted 3 of 6 in this game giving him a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and had 3 rebounds. He recorded 12 points in his 24 mins on the hardwood and totaled 3 dimes for the contest.

Texas Tech has a record of 2-0 on the campaign. When it comes to executing on offense, the Red Raiders are hitting on 48.6% from the floor, which has them ranked 123rd in college basketball. Texas Tech has 151 pts on the season and they average 40.0 boards per game. They are assisting teammates 15.5 times per contest (150th in the country) and they cough up possession 16.0 times per game. The Red Raiders commit 12.5 personal fouls per game and they connect on 79.5% from the charity stripe.

The Texas Tech defense gives up 25.9% from downtown (14 of 54) and opponents are connecting on 56.3% of their free throw shots. They allow 9.0 assists and 36.0 boards every game, which is ranked 108th and 224th in the nation. The Red Raiders on the defensive end are ranked 40th in college hoops in points given up per game with 51.5. They are able to force 16.5 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 31.5% from the field (43rd in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Louisiana Tech

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here