Louisiana Tech vs Colorado State 3/28/21 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/27/2021 at 11:06 PM ET

Louisiana Tech was routed by Mississippi State in the NIT semifinals 84-62. Kenneth Lofton Jr. lead the offense as 1 of 3 Bulldogs in double figures with 20 points, while adding a team high 30 rebounds in 30 minutes. Amorie Archibald added a team high 9 assists.

The Bulldogs rank 117th in the nation scoring 73.37 points per game, while Isaiah Crawford leads the team with 11.8 points per game. Defensively the Bulldogs have been much better ranking 52nd in the nation allowing 65.58 points per game , while opponents shoot 41.35% from the floor.

Colorado State was on the wrong side of a 23 point game in the semifinals losing 90-67 to the Memphis Tigers.  David Roddy was the offensive leader against Memphis with a team high 18 points to go along with 7 rebounds . Stevens added 17 points in 39 minutes.

The Rams have a top 100 ranked offense averaging 74.27 points per game on the year , while shooting 46.89% from the floor. The Colorado State defense has been better however ranking 52nd in the nation allowing 65.58 points per game.

These teams each fell in the NIT semifinals based on a poor defensive performance. Both teams were blown out and looked lost throughout the game. Colorado State has the better offense here and based on the defensive performances that will be the difference. Look for Colorado State to use a little bit more depth and scoring to get it done . Final Score Prediction, Colorado State wins and covers ATS 77-72.

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