Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, 10/29/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Sam Houston Bearkats

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-4) are en route to Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 where they will meet the Sam Houston Bearkats (6-2). Sam Houston opens this game as 10.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 45.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs went up against the UTEP Miners and took home the win by a score of 14-10. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up running the ball 30 different times and compiled 7 yds, which earned them an average of 0.2 yards per attempt. In the game, they tallied 61 plays which gave them a total of 255 yards. Louisiana Tech relinquished 9 pass completions on 16 tries for a total of 85 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.3%. On the ground, the Bulldogs conceded 166 yds on 47 tries, which calculates to 3.5 yds per run surrendered.

Regarding scoring, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average of 23.9 points per game. As a unit they average 94.9 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 126th in D-1. The Bulldogs have earned 2,447 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Louisiana Tech has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns via the ground. Louisiana Tech has compiled 120 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 40 infractions for 395 yards. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times.

The Bulldogs rank 41st in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 21.6 points per contest. The opposition is running for 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 113.0 rushing yards per contest this season. Overall, they have given up 791 yards via the ground game in 7 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Bulldogs have allowed 1,358 yds which ranks them 22nd in the nation. They have allowed 194.0 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 57.8%. In total, they are conceding 307.0 yards/contest which puts them 20th in college football. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bearkats step onto the field holding a record of 6-2 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bearkats got the victory with a final of 10-7 against the FIU Panthers. The Bearkats finished with a total of 207 yards and they ran 64 plays (3.2 yds per play). Sam Houston ran the ball for 3.0 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 131 yds on 43 carries. Sam Houston surrendered 37 run attempts for 125 yds (3.4 yds per rush). The Bearkats passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 38.1%, surrendering 74 yards on 8 for 21 passing.

The Sam Houston Bearkats have an average of 376.8 yards/game, which is good for 85th in the country. The Sam Houston offense has accrued 330 yds of penalties on 37 violations, which ranks them 121st in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 208.6 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,669 yards overall. They have given away 6 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 164 first downs. When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Bearkats currently rank 80th in college football averaging 26.9 points per contest. For the season to this point, the Bearkats have racked up 1,345 passing yards together with an average of 168.1 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 123rd in Division 1.

The Bearkats are conceding 22.6 PPG, ranking them 56th in college football. Sam Houston has surrendered a total of 1,030 yards via the ground game (128.8 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. Overall, they have surrendered 181 points. They have conceded 11 touchdowns via the pass and 201.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 41st in the nation. The Bearkats defense has been on the field for 515 plays, ranking them 67th in college football. They have totaled 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions so far this season.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Bearkats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +10.5

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