Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 12/30/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech prediction for this College Football game on Tuesday, December 30th at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this matchup in bowl season.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 6-6 (5-3) this season after they lost to James Madison by a score of 59-10 in their last game. Coastal Carolina trailed 20-10 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-0 in the second half for the very ugly loss. The Chanticleers were out gained by a total of 525-170, went 2-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Tad Hudson went 16-38 for 148 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Ja’Vin Simpkins rushed six times for five yards. Karmello English led the receivers with two receptions for 46 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Coastal Carolina lost to South Carolina by a score of 51-7 and Georgia Southern by a score of 45-40. The Chanticleers have lost three games in a row and they finished third in the Sun Belt East standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 22.8 points per game with 157.8 passing yards and 165.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 33.9 points against per game this season. Tad Hudson has thrown for 942 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Ja’Vin Simpkins has rushed for 568 yards and two scores on 115 carries this season. 

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 7-5 (5-3) this year after they defeated Missouri State by a score of 42-30 in their last game. Louisiana Tech led 14-0 in the second quarter and 14-10 at halftime, before scoring 28 points in the second half and holding on late for the win. The Bulldogs out gained Missouri State by a total of 475-416, went 8-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Trey Kukuk went 8-13 for 87 yards, while also rushing for 172 yards and three scores on 16 carries. Clay Thevenin led the receivers with four catches for 60 yards in the win. 

Prior to that game, Louisiana Tech defeated Liberty by a score of 34-28, but lost to Washington State by a score of 28-3 before that. The Bulldogs have split their last four games and they finished tied for fourth in the CUSA standings. Louisiana Tech has scored 27.8 points per game with 167.9 passing yards and 196.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.3 points against per game this season. Trey Kukuk has thrown for 526 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Clay Thevenin has rushed for 605 yards and eight scores on 121 carries this year. 

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won four of its last five games in Louisiana.
• Coastal Carolina has lost each of its last three games.
• Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in six of its last seven games in Louisiana.
• Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games in December.

Why the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will win

• Louisiana Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Coastal Carolina has won four of its last five games against teams from Louisiana.
• Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
• The underdog has covered the spread in three of Louisiana Tech’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Coastal Carolina’s last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Louisiana Tech’s last five games played at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Louisiana Tech ranks 124th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.7).
• Louisiana Tech ranks T15th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+3.9).
• Coastal Carolina ranks 133rd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (456.7).
• Coastal Carolina ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-6.1).

Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 

Coastal Carolina comes into this matchup trying to snap a three game losing streak and they allowed 59, 51, and 45 points in those three losses. The Chanticleers have also scored 40 points or more in three of their last five, so we should see plenty of scoring here. Louisiana Tech has won two games in a row and they have scored 34+ in three of their last five. Louisiana Tech has gone over 51.5 in three of their last five, while Coastal has gone over 51.5 in five straight. Take the over here.

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David Racey's Pick: Over 51.5