In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana Tech vs Delaware Prediction for this College Football Week 11 game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview
Delaware has a 4-4 record this season and is sitting 6th in the CUSA. They are 2-5 ATS, 4-4 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 1-3 away record. Delaware is coming off a 30-59 road loss against Liberty and will face Sam Houston, Wake Forest and UTEP next.
Offensively, Delaware averages 29.2 points per game, ranking 64th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32.1 points per game, which is 119th. Delaware averages 419.8 total yards per game (305.0 passing and 114.8 rushing), while allowing 412.8 total yards per game (176.6 rushing and 236.1 passing).
Nick Minicucci leads Delaware with 2,414 passing yards with 63.6% completed passes and 15 touchdowns. Jo Silver leads the team in rushing yards with 451, while Kyre Duplessis has a team-high 42 receptions for 581 receiving yards. Defensively, Gavin Moul has a team-high 69 total tackles (34 of them solo), while Dillon Trainer leads the team in sacks, with 2.5, and KT Seay and Mysonne Pollard lead the team with 2 interceptions each.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview
Louisiana Tech has a 5-3 record this season and is sitting 4th in the CUSA. They are 6-2 ATS, 3-5 in Over/Under and have a 4-1 home record and a 1-2 away record. Louisiana Tech is coming off a 55-14 home win against Sam Houston and will face Washington State, Liberty and Missouri State next.
Offensively, Louisiana Tech averages 28.6 points per game, ranking 69th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.1 points per game, which is 19th. Louisiana Tech averages 370.3 total yards per game (193.5 passing and 176.8 rushing), while allowing 371.9 total yards per game (130.9 rushing and 241.0 passing).
Blake Baker leads Louisiana Tech with 1,210 passing yards with 66.2% completed passes and 5 touchdowns. Clay Thevenin leads the team in rushing yards with 439, while Eli Finley has a team-high 25 receptions for 333 receiving yards. Defensively, Jacob Fields has a team-high 57 total tackles (32 of them solo), while Mekhi Mason leads the team in sacks, with 3.5, and Jakari Foster has a team-high 3 interceptions.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: Week 11
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost eight of its last 10 games as a road favorite.
- The underdog has won four of Delaware’s last six games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of Delaware’s last six games.
- Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 games as a road favorite.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Delaware has lost three of its last four games.
- Delaware has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in 10 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has won the first quarter in each of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana Tech’s last four road games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Delaware’s last three games have gone OVER the total points line.
Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Nick Minicucci ranks 9th amongst FBS players for passing yards (2414) this season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Jakari Foster ranks T1st in the Conference USA for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 3rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (61.9).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 4th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (26.7).
Louisiana Tech vs Delaware Prediction
In this Louisiana Tech vs Delaware Prediction, Louisiana Tech is coming as -5.5-point road favorites, with the total set at 57 points. Neither team is playing good ball lately, as Delaware is 1-3 in its last 4 games and Louisiana Tech coming off a win that ended their two-game losing streak. Both teams are very close in terms of points scored offensively, but the Bulldogs have been elite defensively, ranking 19th in the country and this will be the game-changer in this matchup. Take Louisiana Tech and lay the points on the road.