LA Tech vs WKU Prediction College Football Picks 11/16/24

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers meet in week 12 college football action from L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky prediction.

Louisiana Tech Recap

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 44-37 loss at the hands of Jacksonville State last time out. After this game, LA Tech will head on the road again to duke it out with Arkansas.

Bulldogs Looking To Salvage Bowl Eligibility

Evan Bullock has thrown for 1,452 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 66.5% passing while Omiri Wiggins has a team-high 281 rushing yards to lead LA Tech’s ground attack while Tru Edwards has a team-high 52 grabs for 708 yards and 6 TDs. Jimmy Holiday has 310 receiving yards while three more Bulldog receivers have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Kolbe Fields has a team-high 63 total tackles. David Blay has a team-high 3 sacks while Jayden Gray and Jessie Evans each had 2 sacks as well. As a unit, Louisiana Tech’s defense has combined for 15 sacks and 4 interceptions as well on the year.

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• The underdog has won four of the last six games between Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky.
• The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Louisiana Tech’s last eight games.

Western Kentucky Recap

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this game looking to add on to their 41-28 win over New Mexico State last time out to improve to 7-2 on the year. After this game, Western Kentucky will head on the road for a massive game against Liberty.

Hilltoppers Looking To Keep In C-USA Title Hunt

Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,950 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 7 INTs on 70% passing. Elijah Young leads WKU on the ground with 563 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Kisean Johnson has 46 receptions for 645 yards and 5 TDs. Easton Messer has 495 receiving yards and 4 TDs while four more Hilltoppers have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Devonte’ Mathews has a team-high 46 total tackles while Darius Thomas has a team-high 4 sacks. WKU’s defense as a whole has combined for 18 sacks and 9 INTs this season.

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last 10 road games in November.
• Western Kentucky has won each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
• Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Western Kentucky has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

I’m on the Hilltoppers here. I know people could clamor for a look-ahead spot for WKU here with two massive conference games against Liberty and Jacksonville State on deck. However, if WKU wants those games to benefit them the most, they can’t afford to get caught slipping here against an LA Tech team that for me is clearly overmatched. The Hilltoppers have been able to knock off everyone that’s gotten in their way to this point and I don’t see it stopping here. Give me the Hilltoppers.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Western Kentucky -13.5