Louisiana Tech is set to face Western Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 5. The game is scheduled for 8 pm ET while airing on ESPNU. Western Kentucky enters this game as 6.5-point favorites with the total set at 59.5.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky predictions below.
LA Tech vs. Western Kentucky Odds
- Spread: Western Kentucky -6.5
- Total: 59.5
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 5
- Time: 8 pm ET
- Location: Joe Aillet Stadium — Ruston, LA
- TV: ESPNU
Louisiana Tech Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana Tech’s last 9 games.
- Louisiana Tech are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games.
Western Kentucky Betting Trends
- Western Kentucky are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games.
- Western Kentucky are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
LA Tech vs. Western Kentucky Predictions
Western Kentucky is more of a passing team, but the Hilltoppers would be wise to mix in the running game a little more often this week. That’s because Louisiana Tech has gotten steamrolled for 5.5 yards per rushing attempt this season, which ranks 120th in college football. LA Tech ranks 130th in overall rushing defense while allowing more than 233 yards on the ground per game.
This should allow Western Kentucky to keep possession, move the chains, control the game, and give their defense rest when they need it. Expect the Hilltoppers to run away with this one (literally), especially when LA Tech’s defense breaks down in the second half.
The Pick: Western Kentucky -6 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook