Both teams bring defensive strengths to this matchup, with Louisiana Tech allowing just 67.7 points per game (98th nationally) and Grand Canyon demonstrating the ability to tighten up defensively in competitive games. Neither team plays at a blistering pace, with Grand Canyon scoring 98.3 points per 100 possessions and Louisiana Tech at 100.5—both moderate efficiencies that suggest fewer total scoring opportunities.

Historical data supports a lower-scoring affair, as their December 2023 meeting ended with a combined 143 points (73-70 in favor of Grand Canyon), falling below the current total of 146. Louisiana Tech’s solid three-point shooting (37.6%) might be offset by Grand Canyon’s strong perimeter defense, holding opponents to 33.2% from beyond the arc. Furthermore, Grand Canyon is coming off a road loss to Georgia just two days ago, and the travel and fatigue could further dampen their offensive output in their first true road game of the season.

While predictive models suggest a tight contest, with a projected final score of Grand Canyon 75, Louisiana Tech 74 (totaling around 149 points), defensive adjustments and the moderate tempo both teams play at could suppress scoring. Given these factors, the Under 146 appears to be a strong bet for this matchup.