Memphis vs. Louisiana Tech Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 4

Published 6:28 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s contest between the No. 16 Memphis Tigers (6-1) and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-1) at FedExForum should be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 85-68 and heavily favors Memphis to come out on top. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on December 4.

According to our computer prediction, Memphis is projected to cover the point spread (10.5) versus Louisiana Tech. The two teams are expected to exceed the 147.5 over/under.

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Memphis vs. Louisiana Tech Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Venue: FedExForum
  • Line: Memphis -10.5
  • Point total: 147.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Memphis -649, Louisiana Tech +460

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Memphis vs. Louisiana Tech Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Memphis 85, Louisiana Tech 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. Louisiana Tech

  • Pick ATS: Memphis (-10.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Memphis has a 6-1-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Louisiana Tech, who is 4-2-0 ATS. A total of four out of the Tigers’ games this season have gone over the point total, and four of the Bulldogs’ games have gone over. The two teams score 162.6 points per game, 15.1 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Memphis Performance Insights

  • The Tigers are outscoring opponents by 5.5 points per game with a +38 scoring differential overall. They put up 81.6 points per game (70th in college basketball) and allow 76.1 per outing (283rd in college basketball).
  • Memphis ranks 283rd in college basketball at 30.9 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.4 its opponents average.
  • Memphis hits 8.6 three-pointers per game (118th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.0 on average.
  • The Tigers score 102.8 points per 100 possessions (73rd in college basketball), while allowing 96.0 points per 100 possessions (294th in college basketball).
  • Memphis and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Tigers commit 12.7 per game (258th in college basketball) and force 12.3 (182nd in college basketball play).

Louisiana Tech Performance Insights

  • The Bulldogs have a +105 scoring differential, topping opponents by 13.1 points per game. They’re putting up 81.0 points per game, 84th in college basketball, and are giving up 67.9 per contest to rank 110th in college basketball.
  • Louisiana Tech records 33.8 rebounds per game (165th in college basketball) while allowing 30.0 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.8 boards per game.
  • Louisiana Tech connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (188th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 34.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.9%.
  • Louisiana Tech forces 12.5 turnovers per game (173rd in college basketball) while committing 11.6 (180th in college basketball).

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