Southern vs Louisiana Tech Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Southern Jaguars will be on the road Saturday for a game against Louisiana Tech. Southern has struggled to start the year with just two wins through six games played following a blowout victory in their last. Offensively the Jaguars are rolling this season averaging 87.8 points from 48.3% for the floor. Defensively, Southern has been top tier as well holding opponents to 70.5 points per game through six games played. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Tidjiane Dioumassi leads the Southern offense this season as the only player in double digits averaging 10.5 points per game. Jordan Johnson averages 9.2 points and DaMariee Jones chips a third best 8.8 points per game. Jones also boasts a team high 8 rebounds this season. AJ Barnes averages 8.7 points and Cam Ambrose chips in 7.5 points per game. Michael Jacobs is averaging 8.3 points in a team leading 4.2 this.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into Saturday undefeated through seven games played following a nine point victory in their last outing. The Bulldogs offense carried the load this season averaging 82.6 points on 49% shooting from the floor. Defensively Louisiana Tech has been top tier as well holding opponents to 67.1 points per game overall and have allowed 65.5 points per game during their last two victories.

Daniel Batcho leads Louisiana Tech this season averaging 19.9 points per game. Amaree Abram averaged 16 points and Kaden Cooper chips and 13.4 points per game to go along with the team leading 8.7 rebounds. Will Jeffress is 4th on the roster averaging 8.3 points with his play in just three games. Sean Newman Jr. averages 8.1 points a team leading 8.9 assists per contest.

Louisiana Tech is by far the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Saturday. Look for the Bulldogs to continue their winning ways as they dominate a lackluster Southern team. Take Louisiana Tech Saturday to do enough to get the win and cover at home as they stay undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win and cover 81-65.