The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Washington State Cougars meet Saturday in college football action at Martin Stadium. Here’s a Washington State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction. This article will include a Washington State vs Louisiana Tech Pick.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Sam Houston, lost to Delaware, and they play Liberty next. Louisiana Tech has lost 3 of its last 4 games. Blake Baker is completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 1,251 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Eli Finley and Devin Gandy have combined for 700 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Marlion Jackson has 16 receptions.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ground game is averaging 171.6 yards per contest, and Clay Thevenin leads the way with 503 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana Tech is allowing 18.9 points and 374.8 yards per game. Jacob Fields leads the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with 64 tackles, Mekhi Mason has 3.5 sacks and Jakari Foster has 4 interceptions.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars lost to Oregon State, beat Toledo, and they play James Madison next. The Washington State Cougars have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Zevi Eckhaus is completing 63.7 percent of his passes for 1,246 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Joshua Meredith and Tony Freeman have combined for 877 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Noga has 15 receptions.
The Washington State Cougars ground game is averaging 105.3 yards per contest, and Kirby Vorhees leads the way with 397 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 23 points and 319.3 yards per game. Parker McKenna leads Washington State with 64 tackles, Isaac Terrell has 4.5 sacks and Tucker Large has 3 pass deflections.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Louisiana Tech has lost 12 of its last 13 road games in November.
- The home team has won each of Washington State’s last four games.
- Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine road games in November.
- Washington State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Gesa Field.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Washington State has lost each of its last four November games as a favorite.
- The underdog has won three of Louisiana Tech’s last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Washington State’s last five games.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in November.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington State’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Louisiana Tech’s last four games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Isaac Terrell ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for sacks (4.5) this season.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Jakari Foster ranks T8th amongst FBS players for interceptions (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Washington State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (25.0).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (68.0).
Washington State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction
Washington State is the more talented team, but I’m not sure what it’s done this season to be deserving to be favored by a touchdown. Washington State isn’t winning games and has one of the worst offenses in the country. Washington State is 122nd in total offense and 121st in scoring offense.
Louisiana Tech has been more competitive in terms of results, and I doubt Washington State’s offense breaks through against an LA Tech defense that’s 18th in scoring defense. Washington State has failed to cover 5 of its last 6 games as a favorite, and it’s outright lost 4 of those games. Give me La Tech and the points as a fade of Washington State as a favorite.