Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Predictions & Picks – February 28

Wednesday’s game at E. A. Diddle Arena has the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (20-8, 10-3 CUSA) squaring off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (19-8, 8-5 CUSA) at 8:00 PM ET ET (on February 28). Our computer prediction projects a close 73-71 win for Louisiana Tech, so expect a tight matchup.

The matchup has no set line.

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Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena

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Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Louisiana Tech 73, Western Kentucky 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech

• Computer Predicted Spread: Louisiana Tech (-1.2)
• Computer Predicted Total: 143.9

Western Kentucky has compiled a 14-7-0 record against the spread this season, while Louisiana Tech is 15-10-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Hilltoppers are 9-12-0 and the Bulldogs are 12-13-0. Western Kentucky is 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while Louisiana Tech has gone 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Western Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Hilltoppers are outscoring opponents by 6.2 points per game with a +168 scoring differential overall. They put up 80 points per game (44th in college basketball) and give up 73.8 per outing (240th in college basketball).
• Western Kentucky ranks 18th in the nation at 40.1 rebounds per game. That’s 3.1 more than the 37 its opponents average.
• Western Kentucky knocks down 6.7 three-pointers per game (249th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7. It shoots 33.5% from deep while its opponents hit 29.9% from long range.
• The Hilltoppers average 94.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (203rd in college basketball), and give up 86.9 points per 100 possessions (39th in college basketball).
• Western Kentucky and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Hilltoppers commit 13.6 per game (336th in college basketball) and force 13.1 (55th in college basketball play).

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