Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs W. Kentucky Hilltoppers Point Spread Picks

Western Kentucky enjoyed a three-game win streak until it ran into Florida International and lost 25-6 as a 10-point favorite. Maverick McIvor was 20 of 31 for 159 yards, but threw three interceptions for the Hilltoppers, who will look to get back on track tonight against Louisiana Tech, which also comes off an ugly 35-7 loss as a 4.5-point favorite against Kennesaw State after winning three in a row. The Bulldogs were shut out after the first quarter and used three quarterbacks, who were a combined 18 of 35 with two interceptions. Louisiana Tech is 1-4 ATS in its past five Tuesday games and 2-7 ATS overall following an ATS loss. Western Kentucky has won 16 of 19 Conference-USA games outright, and Louisiana Tech has lost nine of 11 October games. The Hilltoppers may have been looking ahead to this matchup as they are out to avenge last year's 12-7 upset loss to the Bulldogs. Take Western Kentucky.

Western Kentucky has gone UNDER its past two games following a 31-10 win over Middle Tennessee that went UNDER by nearly 20 points and the Hilltoppers are 7-0-1 UNDER their past eight conference games and 4-0 UNDER their past four October games. The Hilltoppers scored only eight points in the second half and held the Blue Raiders to seven after intermission. Western Kentucky allows 29.2 points per game compared to 25.7 for Louisiana Tech, which is 4-2 UNDER this season, including its 24-10 victory over UTEP on Friday, which went UNDER by 15.5 points. Louisiana Tech QB Jack Turner was just 9 of 20 for 152 yards against the Miners, who used three quarterbacks that combined for only 101 passing yards against the Bulldog defense, which did allow 220 rushing yards on 46 carries with just one score. Take the UNDER.

Louisiana Tech would like to avenge a loss to Western Kentucky in the Conference USA title game last season. The Hilltoppers lost 20-7 at Illinois last Saturday after beating FCS Eastern Kentucky. They return only four starters on offense and gained 244 total yards, including just six net rushing yards, against the Fighting Illini. Mike White completed 28-of-43 passes for 238 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Louisiana Tech has averaged 49 points the last four meetings and this year is led by quarterback J'mar Smith, who has completed 28 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns. Jarred Craft and Boston Scott have combined to rush for 318 yards on 56 carries. Western Kentucky is 0-5 ATS its last five September games and the Bulldogs have covered the spread 11 of their last 12 after a home loss of 10-plus points. This game figures to go to the wire, so grab the points with Louisiana Tech.