The Army Black Knights and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs meet in week 5 college football action from Joe Alliet Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction.
Army Black Knights Recap
The Army Black Knights come into this game looking to add on to their 21-17 win over Temple last time out to sit at 2-1 this season. After this game, Army will head home for a game against the Tulane Green Wave.
Black Knights Looking For Consistency
Cale Hellums has thrown for 186 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 64.0% passing while also leading Army in rushing with 246 yards and 5 touchdowns so far this season. Godspower Nwawuihe sits behind Hellums on the ground with 164 yards and 2 TDs. Samari Howard leads Army in receiving with 62 yards and 5 catches along with 0 TDs, while Zach Mundell trails with 55 yards and 4 catches. On defense, Elijah Walton has a team-high 21 tackles while Army’s defense as a whole has combined for 3 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recap
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to bounce back from a 36-19 loss at the hands of Baylor last time out to sit at 1-2 this season. After this game, LA Tech will take on Louisiana at home.
Bulldogs Drop Back-To-Back Games
Blake Baker has thrown for 360 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception on 60.0% passing while Trey Kukuk leads Louisiana Tech in rushing with 127 yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. Andrew Burnette sits behind Kukuk on the ground with 68 yards and 1 TD. Jalen Mickens leads Louisiana Tech in receiving with 297 yards and 13 catches along with 2 TDs, while Eli Finley trails with 132 yards and 14 catches. On defense, Alonzo Jackson Jr. has a team-high 26 tackles while Louisiana Tech’s defense as a whole has combined for 9 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.
Army Black Knights @ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won seven of its last eight games at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium.
- Army has lost each of its last three road games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first quarter in three of its last four October games as a home underdog.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Louisiana Tech’s last three games.
Why the Army Black Knights will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last five games against opponents from the American Conference.
- Army has won five of its last six games in October.
- Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the American Conference.
- Army has covered the spread in each of its last four October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in each of its last seven games as an underdog in Louisiana.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana Tech’s last 11 games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Army’s last eight road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Jalen Mickens ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (22.8) this season.
Army Black Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Cale Hellums ranks T12th amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana Tech ranks 135th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (56).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 9th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (16.3).
- Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (355.7).
- Army ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Army Black Knights vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction
I’m on the Bulldogs and the points in this one. I think if Louisiana Tech is taking the step up in class, they’re cooked, but against teams of their own caliber, LA Tech is better suited to handle their business. The Black Knights are a tough prep with that option offense, but I think LA Tech does enough here to bag the win and cover at home. Give me Louisiana Tech.