Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Saint Louis Billikens Prediction, 12/16/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Saint Louis Billikens

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Location: Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO

TV: ESPN+

Chaifetz Arena is where the Saint Louis Billikens (6-5) will take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (9-2) on Saturday.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs stepped onto the hardwood against SE Louisiana and took home the win by a score of 89-60 in their last game. Louisiana Tech wrapped up the contest having earned a 46.3% FG percentage (31 out of 67) and knocked down 14 of their 26 shots from beyond the perimeter. At the free throw line, the Bulldogs made 13 of 18 attempts for a percentage of 72.2%. In regard to pulling down boards, they compiled 40 with 13 of them being offensive. They also dished out 19 assists for the matchup as well as forcing the opposition into 16 turnovers and earning 11 steals. In the matter of defending, Louisiana Tech allowed 37.7% from the field on 23 of 61 shooting. SE Louisiana dished out 13 assists and had 4 steals in this contest. Furthermore, SE Louisiana had 32 rebounds (7 offensive, 25 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. SE Louisiana finished the game at 66.7% at the free throw line by knocking down 6 of 9 shots. They also made 8 out of their 26 shots from distance. In the matter of personal fouls, the Bulldogs finished with 10 and SE Louisiana recorded 16 personal fouls.

Tahlik Chavez is one guy who was important in the matchup. He walked away from this one shooting 63.6% from the field and distributed 3 dimes. He played 27 mins and grabbed 2 boards. He accounted for 22 points on 7 out of 11 shooting.

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Louisiana Tech comes into this contest with a record of 9-2 this season. They are averaging 76.3 points per outing (153rd in Division 1) while going 44.6% from the field. The Bulldogs are connecting on 37.5% on 3-pointers (93 of 248) and 68.7% from the free throw line. As a unit, Louisiana Tech is snagging 41.1 rebounds per contest and is sitting with 155 dimes on the campaign, which ranks 86th in college basketball in terms of passing the ball. They turn the ball over 12.9 times per game and as a unit they commit 16.5 personal fouls per game.

On the defensive end of the court, the Bulldogs are forcing their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per contest and they draw 18.8 personal fouls. They currently rank 93rd in D-1 in giving up assists with 108 surrendered this year. The Bulldogs are giving up a field goal percentage of 37.0% (235 of 635) and they concede 34.2 rebounds per game as a squad. They surrender 29.6% on shots from downtown and they are 11th in the country in PPG allowed (61.1).

When they last stepped on the court, the Saint Louis Billikens went home victorious with a score of 71-68 when they played Hofstra. The Billikens earned 20 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive boards for a total of 28 in this game. They also coughed up the ball 12 times, while recording 5 steals in this matchup. Hofstra earned 17 fouls for the contest which got the Billikens to the charity stripe for a total of 15 attempts. They were able to bury 10 of those for a percentage of 66.7%. In relation to shots from beyond the perimeter, Saint Louis made 13 out of their 29 tries (44.8%). When the final whistle was blown, the Billikens shot 24 for 53 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 45.3%. The Billikens allowed Hofstra to knock down 24 of 57 attempts from the floor which had them sitting at 42.1% in this game. They shot 28.0% from distance by hitting 7 of 25 and walked away from this one shooting 13 out of 14 at the charity stripe (92.9%). In regard to cleaning up the glass, Saint Louis permitted Hofstra to grab 28 in total (6 offensive).

Gibson Jimerson ended up being a factor for the Billikens for this game. He scored 21 points in his 38 minutes on the court and had 2 assists in the game. He converted 6 of 16 in this game giving him a field goal percentage of 37.5%, and tallied 2 rebounds.

Saint Louis has a win-loss record of 6-5 this year. The Billikens are committing 16.5 personal fouls per contest and they hit 72.5% from the free throw line. They are getting an assist 11.5 times per contest (301st in D-1) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 11.3 times per contest. Saint Louis has totaled 817 pts for the season (74.3 per game) and they collect 33.1 rebounds per contest. As an offensive unit, the Billikens are shooting 43.7% from the floor, which is ranked 235th in the country.

The Billikens are ranked 275th in college basketball in PPG surrendered with 75.0. They are able to force 13.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 45.2% from the field (293rd in the nation). The Saint Louis defense surrenders 32.7% on shots from behind the 3-point line (87 of 266) and their opponents are connecting on 71.9% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have conceded 13.4 dimes and 37.8 boards per game, which is 249th and 296th in the country.

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

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Louisiana Tech

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