Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 5

Published Oct. 5, 2023 4:42 p.m. ET

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) are 6-point favorites when they visit the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) in a CUSA matchup on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Joe Aillet Stadium. An over/under of 59.5 is set for the contest.

The Hilltoppers' most recent contest was versus the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, and they won by a score of 31-10. Facing the UTEP Miners in their last contest, the Bulldogs won 24-10.

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Game Information & Odds

When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana
TV: ESPNU
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Betting Information updated as of October 5, 2023, 3:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Western Kentucky	-6 (-110)	-234	+190	59.5	-106	-117

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction

Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (-6)
Pick OU: Under (59.5)
Prediction: Western Kentucky 37, Louisiana Tech 17

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Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hilltoppers 33, Bulldogs 27.
The Hilltoppers have a 70.1% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Bulldogs have a 34.5% implied probability.
Western Kentucky is 3-1-0 ATS this season.
Louisiana Tech has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread this year.

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Western Kentucky	Louisiana Tech
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	31.6 (52)	27 (45)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	29.2 (93)	25.7 (100)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	7 (66)	7 (66)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	14 (1)	6 (76)

Western Kentucky 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Austin Reed	QB	1,361 YDS (61.6%) / 11 TD / 2 INT 70 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 14 RUSH YPG
Easton Messer	WR	22 REC / 280 YDS / 3 TD / 56 YPG
Malachi Corley	WR	29 REC / 336 YDS / 2 TD / 67.2 YPG
Markese Stepp	RB	104 YDS / 1 TD / 20.8 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Kendrick Simpkins	DB	20 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Jaques Evans	LB	28 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Upton Stout	DB	21 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Hosea Wheeler	DT	19 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

Louisiana Tech 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Smoke Harris	WR	37 REC / 368 YDS / 3 TD / 61.3 YPG
Tyre Shelton	RB	318 YDS / 3 TD / 53 YPG / 8.6 YPC
Cyrus Allen	WR	18 REC / 331 YDS / 2 TD / 55.2 YPG
Hank Bachmeier	QB	756 YDS (66%) / 5 TD / 2 INT
Myles Heard	DB	57 TKL / 2 TFL
Brevin Randle	LB	37 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK
Cecil Singleton	DB	37 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jeslord Boateng	LB	37 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK