Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 5

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 5

Published Oct. 5, 2023 4:42 p.m. ET
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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) are 6-point favorites when they visit the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) in a CUSA matchup on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Joe Aillet Stadium. An over/under of 59.5 is set for the contest.

The Hilltoppers' most recent contest was versus the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, and they won by a score of 31-10. Facing the UTEP Miners in their last contest, the Bulldogs won 24-10.

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Game Information & Odds

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Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Betting Information updated as of October 5, 2023, 3:45 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Western Kentucky -6 (-110) -234 +190 59.5 -106 -117

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (-6)
  • Pick OU: Under (59.5)
  • Prediction: Western Kentucky 37, Louisiana Tech 17

Learn more about the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs game on FOX Sports!

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hilltoppers 33, Bulldogs 27.
  • The Hilltoppers have a 70.1% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Bulldogs have a 34.5% implied probability.
  • Western Kentucky is 3-1-0 ATS this season.
  • Louisiana Tech has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread this year.

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech: 2023 Stats Comparison

Western Kentucky Louisiana Tech
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 31.6 (52) 27 (45)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 29.2 (93) 25.7 (100)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 7 (66) 7 (66)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 14 (1) 6 (76)

Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Austin Reed QB 1,361 YDS (61.6%) / 11 TD / 2 INT
70 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 14 RUSH YPG
Easton Messer WR 22 REC / 280 YDS / 3 TD / 56 YPG
Malachi Corley WR 29 REC / 336 YDS / 2 TD / 67.2 YPG
Markese Stepp RB 104 YDS / 1 TD / 20.8 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Kendrick Simpkins DB 20 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Jaques Evans LB 28 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Upton Stout DB 21 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Hosea Wheeler DT 19 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

Louisiana Tech 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Smoke Harris WR 37 REC / 368 YDS / 3 TD / 61.3 YPG
Tyre Shelton RB 318 YDS / 3 TD / 53 YPG / 8.6 YPC
Cyrus Allen WR 18 REC / 331 YDS / 2 TD / 55.2 YPG
Hank Bachmeier QB 756 YDS (66%) / 5 TD / 2 INT
Myles Heard DB 57 TKL / 2 TFL
Brevin Randle LB 37 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK
Cecil Singleton DB 37 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jeslord Boateng LB 37 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK
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