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Louisiana Tech vs Middle Tennessee Basketball Prediction, Best Bets, Spread & Odds – CUSA Tournament
The No. 2 seed Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (22-9, 12-4 CUSA) are squaring off against the No. 7 seed Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (13-18, 7-9 CUSA) in CUSA tournament on Wednesday at Von Braun Center, at 9:00 PM ET airing on ESPN+.
Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.
Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Game Info and Odds
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama
- Arena: Von Braun Center
Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction
All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Louisiana Tech win (89%)
Louisiana Tech is a 10.5-point favorite over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday and the over/under has been set at 131.5 points. Here are a few betting insights and trends before making an informed wager on the matchup.
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Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee: ATS Betting Stats and Trends
- Louisiana Tech is 17-11-0 ATS this season.
- Middle Tennessee has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 19 times.
- Louisiana Tech covers the spread when it is a 10.5-point favorite or more 62.5% of the time. That’s more often than Middle Tennessee covers as an underdog of 10.5 or more (never covered this season).
- The Bulldogs have done a better job covering the spread in away games (10-5-0) than they have at home (7-6-0).
- Against the spread, the Blue Raiders have been better at home (9-6-0) than on the road (1-10-0).
- Against the spread, in conference action, Louisiana Tech is 10-6-0 this season.
- Middle Tennessee is 7-9-0 against the spread in CUSA play this season.
Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee: Moneyline Betting Stats
- Louisiana Tech has won in 17, or 81%, of the 21 contests it has been named as the moneyline favorite in this year.
- The Bulldogs have yet to lose in eight games when named as moneyline favorite of -610 or better.
- Middle Tennessee has gone 3-13 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 18.8% of those games).
- The Blue Raiders have not won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +440 or longer in three chances.
- Louisiana Tech has an implied victory probability of 85.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee Head-to-Head Comparison
- Louisiana Tech outscores opponents by 10.6 points per game (scoring 75 per game to rank 136th in college basketball while allowing 64.4 per contest to rank 16th in college basketball) and has a +330 scoring differential overall.
- Louisiana Tech’s leading scorer, Isaiah Crawford, ranks 162nd in college basketball averaging 16.5 points per game.
- Middle Tennessee has a -124 scoring differential, falling short by four points per game. It is putting up 65.9 points per game, 338th in college basketball, and is giving up 69.9 per contest to rank 115th in college basketball.
- Jestin Porter paces Middle Tennessee, putting up 13.7 points per game (433rd in college basketball).
- The Bulldogs rank 42nd in the nation at 38.8 rebounds per game. That’s 5.9 more than the 32.9 their opponents average.
- Daniel Batcho leads the Bulldogs with 9.7 rebounds per game (23rd in college basketball play).
- The 34.8 rebounds per game the Blue Raiders accumulate rank 202nd in the nation. Their opponents pull down 35.7.
- Jared Jones is 127th in the nation with 7.5 rebounds per game, leading the Blue Raiders.
- Louisiana Tech’s 97.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 137th in college basketball, and the 83.5 points it allows per 100 possessions rank seventh in college basketball.
- The Blue Raiders’ 86.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 338th in college basketball, and the 91.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 135th in college basketball.
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Yasin Gungor
19 April 2026•Update: 19 April 2026
At least eight children were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Louisiana, local police said Sunday.
Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said officers responded to the shooting just after 6 am (1100GMT), following a domestic disturbance call.
The age of the deceased ranged from one to 14 years, he said, adding that the incident involved at least 10 individuals across four separate locations.
The suspect attempted to flee by carjacking a vehicle and driving to neighboring Bossier City, where police located and shot him dead.
Bordelon said Shreveport police officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle into Bossier, where three officers discharged their firearms, killing him. He said investigators believe the suspect was the only person who opened fire at the locations.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the attack as “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” adding: “It’s a terrible morning.”
No immediate information was available about the condition of the injured.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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