Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds

The Lousiana Tech Bulldogs and the Sam Houston Bearkats clash for a Conference USA showdown on Tuesday Night. Tonight is crucial for two teams looking to keep their Conference USA Championship hopes alive.

Louisana Tech rolls into the contest with a record of 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the conference. The Bulldogs began the season slow, with a 1-3 record. The last three weeks have been better for the Bulldogs, who have won two of their last three games.

Louisiana Tech's lone loss came in a double overtime thriller against Texas State. Last week, the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 14-10.

Lousiana Tech has not reached a bowl game since they went 5-5 in 2010. The Bulldogs have posted three consecutive 3-9 seasons and a road win tonight would be big for the program.

Sam Houston starts the contest with a 6-2 overall record and a 3-1 conference record. The Bearkats are in their second season as an FBS program after coming up from FCS.

After eight games, Sam Houston has earned bowl eligibility. Last season was rough for the Bearkats, who posted a 3-9 record.

Louisiana Tech vs. Sam Houston Odds

Lousiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: October 29, 2024
• Time: 8:00 ET
• Where To Watch: ESPN U

Lousiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction

Anna, Texas native Evan Bullock leads the La Tech offense with 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns this season while running back Omiri Wiggins has rushed for 165 yards to lead the team. Senior Tru Edwards has hauled in a team-best 38 receptions worth 486 yards.

Sam Houston head coach K.C. Keeler has done an outstanding job with the program since being promoted from FCS just last season.

Keeler believes his team is good enough to win the Conference USA, and you'd be hard to find a reason to doubt him at 6-2.

Junior QB Hunter Watson leads the offense with 987 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. Additionally, Watson has rushed for four touchdowns.

Freshman DJ McKinney leads the ground game with 422 yards and three touchdowns. Qua'Vez Humphreys leads the team with 309 receiving yards.

Lousiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Pick

• Pick: Lousiana Tech/Sam Houston Over 45.5 Points (-110)

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Both teams will be able to move the ball tonight, so we're going with the over.

Sam Houston has scored 30 or more points in five of their eight games this season. The Bearkats will control the pace of this game and put up 30+ points on their home field tonight.

The Bulldogs offense has performed much better lately, scoring 30+ points in two of their last three games.

Let's stay hot and cash tonight!