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| Florida International Golden Panthers | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
| 9-7 | January 11, 2014, 08:00 | Thomas Center | 13-3 |
Florida International pays a visit to Louisiana Tech on Saturday, hoping to send the Bulldogs to a loss while covering the college basketball spread at Thomas Center.
Supporters of the Golden Panthers have watched them go 9-7 and 4-4 ATS on the year, while the Bulldogs are at 13-3 and 5-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Bulldogs are 6-2-1, while the Golden Panthers have a 3-4 mark.
View Florida International Golden Panthers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Odds and Stats.
Bettors looking to go with the Bulldogs in this one found them listed as -16-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting menu for Saturday's contest. Check for updates as money coming in on the Golden Panthers was expected to move the line.
The Bulldogs - Golden Panthers odds would favor the Bulldogs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Louisiana Tech is rated No. 36 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Florida International is at No. 211.
Last time out for Florida International, they were a 71-60 Sportsbook as they battled Rice on the road. They covered in the match as a 1.5-point underdog. The Golden Panthers got a 22-point performance from Tymell Murphy, who added 15 rebounds, as Florida International ran past Rice 71-60 on Thursday at Autry Court.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Louisiana Tech's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 86 PPG, against a Golden Panthers defense that ranks No. 144 at 70.19 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 47.6% so far, more than the Golden Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.43% per game.
A few Golden Panthers at Bulldogs trends to consider:
Florida International is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Florida International home to Old Dominion, Thursday, January 16th
Louisiana Tech at Tulane, Thursday, January 16th
