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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-16, 6-12 C-USA) will look to halt a six-game losing streak when they host the Florida International Panthers (13-16, 7-11 C-USA) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 2, 2023 as 5.5-point favorites. The Panthers have lost four games in a row. The point total in the matchup is set at 143.5.
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How do I watch Bulldogs vs. Panthers?
- Game Day: Thursday, March 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Ruston, Louisiana
- Arena: Thomas Assembly Center
Betting Lines for Bulldogs vs. Panthers
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | -5.5 | 143.5 |
Louisiana Tech Betting Stats & Information
- Louisiana Tech has won 72.7% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (8-3).
- The Bulldogs have not played a game with moneyline odds of -251 or shorter.
- The Bulldogs’ ATS record is 14-13-0 this season.
- The Panthers have a 6-6 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The average point total in Louisiana Tech’s games this year is 1.3 fewer points than the over/under of 143.5 in this matchup.
Florida International Betting Stats & Info
- This season, Florida International has won five out of the 17 games, or 29.4%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The Panthers have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +205 moneyline set for this game.
- The Panthers are 13-14-0 against the spread this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more, the Panthers have a 6-6 record against the spread.
- The average over/under in Florida International’s games this year is 3.4 more points than the point total of 143.5 for this outing.
Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International Season Stat Comparison
| Louisiana Tech Rank | Louisiana Tech AVG | Florida International AVG | Florida International Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156th | 72.7 | Points Scored | 72.3 | 169th |
| 167th | 69.6 | Points Allowed | 74.6 | 306th |
| 240th | 30.9 | Rebounds | 28.3 | 336th |
| 134th | 9 | Off. Rebounds | 7 | 299th |
| 41st | 8.9 | 3pt Made | 6.7 | 260th |
| 193rd | 12.9 | Assists | 12.2 | 258th |
| 259th | 12.7 | Turnovers | 14.4 | 343rd |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Leaders
- Cobe Williams leads the Bulldogs in points and assists per game, scoring 18.8 points and distributing 4 assists.
- Isaiah Crawford is Louisiana Tech’s best rebounder, grabbing an average of 5.3 boards in each contest while scoring 13.3 points per game.
- The Bulldogs get the most three-point shooting production out of Keaston Willis, who knocks down 2.5 threes per game.
Florida International Panthers Leaders
- Arturo Dean paces the Panthers in both rebounds and assists with 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
- Florida International’s Denver Jones averages 19.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and two assists per game, making him the top scorer on the squad.
- Jones is the most prolific from distance for the Panthers, hitting two threes per game.
