The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs host Northeastern on Tuesday, looking to build on their 6-5 mark against the 3-5 Huskies in college hoops action at Thomas Center.

The Huskies will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 2-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bulldogs are 2-4 ATS. Northeastern is 5-2 against the total, while Louisiana Tech is 4-2 versus the number.



View Northeastern vs Louisiana Tech Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're going with the Bulldogs in this one, they're listed as 1-point underdogs on the NCAAB betting menu for Monday's contest.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bulldogs - Huskies odds would favor the Bulldogs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Louisiana Tech is rated No. 201 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northeastern is at No. 238. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 68-65 win for the Bulldogs.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Huskies is ranked No. 128 in NCAA hoops at 36.5 per game. Contrast that with Louisiana Tech’s No. 52 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Louisiana Tech is the No. 57-ranked team in the country at 7.8 per game, while Northeastern rates No. 288 at 4.8 per game.

Defensively, Northeastern features the nation's No. 226-rated defense on the road, allowing 73.6 points per game. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, comes in at No. 93 nationally in scoring at home.

Northeastern was a 71-62 loser in their most recent outing at home against Princeton. They failed to cover the 2–point spread as favorites. Northeastern suffered a 71-62 loss against Princeton on Sunday, getting 14 points from Jonathan Lee in a losing effort at Matthews Arena.

Louisiana Tech was a 71-68 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Arkansas-Little Rock. They failed to cover the 4–point spread as favorites. Raheem Appleby scored 26 points for Louisiana Tech on Saturday, leading the Bulldogs to a 71-68 win over Arkansas-Little Rock at Thomas Center.


Northeastern Huskies Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
After playing Princeton are 0-1
After a loss are 5-5

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Arkansas are 1-2
After playing Arkansas-Little Rock are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few Huskies at Bulldogs trends to consider:
Northeastern is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Northeastern at North Carolina State, Thursday, December 22
Louisiana Tech at Arkansas, Thursday, December 22