The Fresno State Bulldogs host Louisiana Tech on Thursday, looking to build on their 13-17 mark against the 15-14 Bulldogs in college hoops action at Save Mart Center.

The Bulldogs sit at 13-17 (15-11 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Bulldogs are currently 15-14 (13-8-1 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Fresno State is 10-16 OU, and Louisiana Tech is 12-10 OU.



View Louisiana Tech vs Fresno State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Fresno State opened as 6-point favorites in this College Basketball tilt.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Bulldogs at No. 222 and the Bulldogs at No. 164 heading into this contest. Handicapping models at Odds Shark project a 70-68 result in favor of the Bulldogs.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Fresno State's No. 225-ranked scoring average of 65.8 PPG, against a Bulldogs defense rated No. 214 and allowing 68.3 PPG. The Bulldogs FG% has averaged 41% to date this season, less than the Bulldogs shooters have managed so far (41.5% per game).

Defensively, Louisiana Tech features the nation's No. 247-rated defense on the road, allowing 72.9 points per game. Fresno State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 205 nationally in scoring at home.

Louisiana Tech was an 84-67 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Hawaii. They covered the 3.5-point spread as favorites. Louisiana Tech got 22 points from Trevor Gaskins en route to an 84-67 victory over Hawaii on Saturday at Thomas Center.

Fresno State was a 79-76 loser in their most recent outing at home against Nevada. They failed to cover the 1.5-point spread as underdogs. Fresno State got 24 points and 12 rebounds from Kevin Foster in a losing cause in their 79-76 loss to Nevada on Saturday.


Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Nevada are 3-7
After playing Hawaii are 3-7
After a win are 7-3

Fresno State Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing New Mexico State are 6-4
After playing Nevada are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few Bulldogs at Bulldogs trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisiana Tech's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana Tech's last 6 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Louisiana Tech is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Fresno State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana Tech
Fresno State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Fresno State's last 11 games when playing Louisiana Tech
Fresno State is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Louisiana Tech


Next up:
Louisiana Tech at Nevada, Saturday, March 3
Fresno State home to New Mexico State, Saturday, March 3