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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-1) take on the No. 15 Memphis Tigers (6-1) Wednesday evening. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Louisiana Tech vs. Memphis odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Bulldogs dropped their first game of the season Saturday with a 73-70 loss to Southern University. They were 15-point favorites in the setback. F Daniel Batcho had 22 points, 5 boards and 6 blocks. He leads the team with 20.1 PPG.
Memphis dropped its first game of the season in a 90-76 final vs. Auburn Nov. 27. They were 9-point dogs in the loss. G PJ Haggerty had a team-high 27 points and 9 boards. He has gone for 22+ in 5 of 7 games thus far. Memphis is 6-1 straight up and 6-1 against the spread (ATS) thus far.
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Louisiana Tech at Memphis odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Louisiana Tech +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Memphis -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Louisiana Tech +11.5 (-105) | Memphis -11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Louisiana Tech at Memphis picks and predictions
Prediction
Memphis 91, Louisiana Tech 71
Moneyline
There’s no chance we’re taking Memphis at -750 here. However, I’m all over PJ HAGGERTY OVER 20.5 POINTS (-110). As mentioned, he has gone for 22+ in 5 of 7 games this year.
Against the spread
I look for Memphis to run away with this one. The Tigers have sat and stewed for a week on the first loss of the year, and La. Tech just lost to a team it was favored by 15 against. Memphis has impressive victories over UConn, Michigan State and Auburn.
Take MEMPHIS -11.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Bulldogs are 4-2 O/U thus far, and Memphis is 4-3. There isn’t a whole lot of data here to go on, but I’m taking the Over — and this is why. Memphis’ offense has an extra gear. It dropped 99 on UConn and 94 on Ohio. If it hasn’t spent the last week out on Beale Street and is truly perturbed by the first loss of the year, it’s going to have a statement game.
Take the OVER 147.5 (-110).
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