Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, KY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Hilltoppers (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-6) are hitting the road to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-2). Western Kentucky is 13.5-point favorites. The total is set at 52.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 3-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took the field against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and took a loss by a score of 44-37. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs gave up 191 yards on 59 attempts, which is an average of 3.2 yards per rush allowed. Louisiana Tech allowed 14 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 200 yards, and a completion percentage of 45.2%. In all, they had 70 plays for 410 yds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the football 48 different times and accounted for 144 yards, which came out to an average of 3.0 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average of 23.0 points per outing. As a unit they average 101.4 yards in the run game which ranks them 123rd in the country. The Bulldogs have earned 3,169 total yards for the season. With reference to notching touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has earned 16 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns. Louisiana Tech has 159 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 49 infractions for 486 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 19 different times.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Bulldogs are allowing 1,721 yards which has them sitting in 25th in the country. They are giving up 191.2 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 57.4%. For the year, they are conceding 312.0 yards/game which puts them 18th in Division 1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns by air and 13 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 120.8 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have allowed 1,087 running yards through 9 games. The Bulldogs rank 54th in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 22.7 PPG.

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The Hilltoppers head into this game 7-2 for this season. In their last game, the Hilltoppers took home the win by a final score of 41-28 when they played the New Mexico State Aggies. Western Kentucky rushed the football for 3.3 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 116 yds on 35 attempts. The Hilltoppers finished the contest with a total of 413 yds on 63 plays (6.6 yards per play). The Hilltoppers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 45.5%, relinquishing 129 yards on 10 out of 22 passing. Western Kentucky relinquished 55 running attempts for 331 yds (6.0 yards per carry).

When it comes to how much they score, the Hilltoppers currently rank 52nd in D-1 with 30.3 PPG. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers average 408.1 yards per contest, which has them ranked 52nd in the nation. The Western Kentucky offense has 344 yards of penalties on 35 infractions, which is 131st in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 9 picks while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have earned 185 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Hilltoppers have thrown for a total of 2,527 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 280.8 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 19th in the nation. They have an average of 127.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,146 yards for the season.

The Hilltoppers are surrendering 22.1 points per contest, which has them sitting 44th in Division 1. Western Kentucky has surrendered a total of 1,642 rushing yards (182.4 yards per contest) and 14 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. Overall, they have surrendered 199 points in total. They have conceded 13 touchdowns from the passing game and 200.6 yards/contest, which has them in 42nd in Division 1. The Hilltoppers defense has been on the field for 600 plays, which is good for 57th in the nation. Their defense has earned 9 fumbles and 9 interceptions this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +13.5

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