Sam Houston (0-7) vs Louisiana Tech (4-3)
October 31, 2025 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana Tech -17 — Over/Under: +50
In this article we will formulate a Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech prediction for this College Football game on Friday, October 31st at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup.
Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats are 0-7 (0-4) this year after they lost to UTEP by a score of 35-17 in their last game. Sam Houston trailed 14-10 at halftime and they allowed 21 points in the second half for the bad loss. The Bearkats were out gained by a total of 411-398, went 6-18 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Hunter Watson went 13-19 for 161 yards and one touchdown, while Landan Brown rushed 13 times for 110 yards. Chris Reed led the receivers with three catches for 51 yards in the loss. The SHSU defense recorded one sack and five tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Sam Houston lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 29-27 and New Mexico State by a score of 37-10. The Bearkats are still looking for their first win of the season and they are last in the CUSA standings. Sam Houston has scored 17.3 points per game with 180.0 passing yards and 114.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 38.9 points against per game this season. Hunter Watson (questionable) has thrown for 915 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Alton McCaskill has rushed for 249 yards and one score on 48 carries this year.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 4-3 (2-2) this season after they lost to Western Kentucky in overtime by a score of 28-27 last week. Louisiana Tech trailed 20-7 at halftime, but they were able to tie the game in the fourth, before losing on a two point conversion in overtime. The Bulldogs out gained WKU by a total of 449-340, went 10-19 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Blake Baker went 31-45 for 340 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 49 yards on 10 carries. Marlion Jackson led the receivers with six catches for 103 yards in the loss. The La Tech defense recorded one sack and 10 tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Louisiana Tech lost to Kennesaw State by a score of 35-7, but did beat UTEP by a score of 30-11 before that. The Bulldogs have lost two games in a row and they are currently tied for sixth in the CUSA standings. Louisiana Tech has scored 25.1 points per game with 189.6 passing yards and 141.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.7 points against per game this season. Blake Baker has thrown for 989 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Eli Finley has 22 receptions for 288 yards this season.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Sam Houston State has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana Tech has won each of its last five games at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium after coming off overtime.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in five of its last six games at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Sam Houston State’s last seven games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of Louisiana Tech’s last 10 home games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Omiri Wiggins leads Louisiana Tech for touchdowns (4) this season.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, CJ Brown leads the Conference USA for forced fumbles (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana Tech ranks 10th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (72.2).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T124th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.7).
- Sam Houston State ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-8.7).
- Sam Houston State has lost the fourth quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Prediction
Louisiana Tech comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak, but they did play very well in the second half last week against WKU. Sam Houston is winless so far this year and they have allowed 29+ points in five straight games. The Bearkats are not a good football team this year and they have major issues at the quarterback position. I think we are going to see a big offensive game from La Tech and I like them to pull away for an easy win. Take the Bulldogs to cover.
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