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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(3-2) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3)
Date: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Joe Aillet Stadium
NCAA Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Western Kentucky -5.5 | Louisiana Tech +5.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: Western Kentucky -234 | Louisiana Tech +188
College Football Betting Total: O/U 59.5
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On Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) will play at home against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2). The game is set for Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana, and will be broadcast on ESPNU.
The betting odds show Western Kentucky as -5.5 favorites and Louisiana Tech as +5.5 underdogs. The moneyline odds are Western Kentucky -234 and Louisiana Tech +188. The College Football Betting Total is set at O/U 59.5.
Western Kentucky and Louisiana Tech did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 1-2. Louisiana Tech had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1.
These games averaged a combined total of 46 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
In the Hilltoppers’ 31-10 win over Middle Tennessee, the Hilltoppers jumped out to an early 10-0 in the first quarter.
Heading into this week’s matchup with Louisiana Tech, the Hilltoppers have been favored in two games and the underdog in two. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 2-2.
The average point total in Western Kentucky’s five games is currently 60.8 points per game. This has led to an over/under record of 1-3 for the Hilltoppers.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
The Hilltoppers are currently ranked 76th in college football with 122 rushing attempts per game. In terms of rush yards, they are at 96.8 rushing yards per game, which is 110th in the nation. Looking at their production in the passing game, they are averaging 43.8 attempts per game and gain an average of 286 passing yards.
Overall, they hold the 35th spot with 31.6 points per game.
As we head into this week’s game, the Western Kentucky defense ranks 93rd for points allowed, with an average of 29.2 points per game.
Teams have been gaining 267.6 passing yards per game against them (149th nationally). Against the run, they’ve given up 205.2 rushing yards, placing them 146th in college football.
Offensively, the Hilltoppers finished with two scores on the ground against Middle Tennessee while running for 147 rushing yards.
In the passing attack, Western Kentucky scored two times and threw the ball 52 times for 297 yards.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Despite going into the 4th quarter trailing by -7, the Bulldogs took down UTEP (24-10) in their most recent game.
Louisiana Tech has gone into two games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 3-2.
Across six games, the average over/under line in Louisiana Tech’s matchups is 57.1 points. These games have seen an average combined score of 52.7 points, resulting in an OU record of 1-4.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Stats
Louisiana Tech’s offense is averaging 27 points per game, which ranks them 31st in the NCAA. Through the air, they’re at 224.3 passing yards on average, putting them at 39th in the nation.
Their rushing attack is currently 34th in rushing yards, with an average of 193 rushing attempts per game this season.
The Bulldogs’ passing game featured 20 pass attempts for 152 yards and one score vs. UTEP. In the rushing department, they averaged 4.6 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
The Bulldogs defense heads into this week’s matchup with 11 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they’ve allowed 25.7 points per game (98th). In the pass defense department, they’re 16th nationally, giving up 152 passing yards per game.
Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, Louisiana Tech’s defense is allowing 225.5 rushing yards per contest.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Hilltoppers are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Bulldogs are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Hilltoppers are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bulldogs have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Hilltoppers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Bulldogs’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltoppers | -286 | -233 | -7.5 | -5.5 |
| Bulldogs | +225 | +188 | +7.5 | +5.5 |
4* Free Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: Louisiana Tech +5.5
After a strong performance against UTEP’s passing game, Louisiana Tech’s pass defense should play well once again. Despite being 5.5-point underdogs at home, I like them to cover against Western Kentucky.
Louisiana Tech are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Thursday.
My model has this one at 57 total points. Play UNDER the total. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana Tech’s last 9 games, plus we’ve seen the UNDER hit in the last 7 of Western Kentucky’s 8 games against an opponent in C-USA.
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