| MATCHUP | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 0-5 |
| Spread | -15.5 -110 | +15.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -750 | +525 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-112) | Under 55.5 (-108) |
| Where | Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs UL Monroe Prediction for this College Football Week 7 matchup on Saturday, October 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UL Monroe Warhawks Preview
UL Monroe has a 0-5 record and a 0-1 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 35-52 road loss against South Alabama and will face Troy and Southern Miss next.
Offensively, UL Monroe averages 24 points per game, ranking 97th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 44.6 points per game, which is 138th. UL Monroe averages 365.4 total yards per game (233.4 passing and 132 rushing), while allowing 511.8 total yards per game (243.6 rushing and 268.2 passing).
Aidan Armenta leads UL Monroe with 855 passing yards with 64.5% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Austin Carlisle leads the team in rushing yards with 219, while Marcellus Jackson has a team-high 234 receiving yards and 26 receptions. Defensively, Noah Flemmings has a team-high 43 total tackles (21 of them solo), while Tyrell Brown leads the team with 2 sacks.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview
Louisiana Tech has a 3-2 record and a 1-0 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 32-31 home win against UL-Lafayette and will face Old Dominion and South Alabama next.
Offensively, Louisiana Tech averages 35.2 points per game, ranking 38th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.4 points per game, which is 116th. Louisiana Tech averages 403.4 total yards per game (251.8 passing and 151.6 rushing), while allowing 379 total yards per game (165.6 rushing and 213.4 passing).
Blake Baker leads Louisiana Tech with 679 passing yards with 67.9% completed passes and 7 touchdowns. Andrew Burnette leads the team in rushing yards with 207, while Jalen Mickens has a team-high 434 receiving yards and 30 receptions. Defensively, Sam Fongang has a team-high 36 total tackles (19 of them solo), while Alonzo Jackson Jr. leads the team with 5 sacks.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last 11 road games in October.
- Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six October games as a road favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in six of Louisiana Tech’s last eight games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Louisiana Tech’s last five games.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 13 games.
- Louisiana Tech has won each of its last 11 games as a favorite against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as a home underdog.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last six road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Louisiana Tech’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last five October games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Derrick Jameson leads Louisiana-Monroe for touchdowns (3) this season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Jordan McRae ranks T4th amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (44.6).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (17.0).
- Louisiana Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Louisiana Tech has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
Louisiana Tech vs UL Monroe Prediction
In this Louisiana Tech vs UL Monroe prediction, Louisiana Tech is coming as -14.5 road favorites. UL Monroe has been terrible this season, going winless so far and is just 1-4 against the spread, while having the worst defense in the entire country and a -20.6 point differential. On the flip side, Louisiana Tech has back-to-back wins and is 4-1 ATS this season, having both a better offense and a better defense, ranking on the top-40 of the country in points scored, so I expect them to win this one comfortably on the road. Take Louisiana Tech and lay the -14.5 points in this one.