The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-2) and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-2) square off on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Joe Aillet Stadium in a battle of CUSA foes.

The Bulldogs are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup against the Hilltoppers, with the over/under at 50 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bulldogs are -189 and the Hilltoppers are +157.)

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this game between the Bulldogs and the Hilltoppers, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Bulldogs (-189), Hilltoppers (+157)
• Total: 50 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky betting info and stats

Louisiana Tech has a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season. Louisiana Tech has an ATS record of 3-1 this season when the favorite by 3.5 points or more. Louisiana Tech has won four of its five games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Western Kentucky, in seven games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 5-2-0 against the spread. Western Kentucky has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 3.5 points (0-1). Western Kentucky has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline twice so far this season, and it split the two games.

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky recent stats and trends

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

• Louisiana Tech has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Louisiana Tech and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
• Louisiana Tech’s past three outings have ended with an average of 48.7 points scored. That’s 1.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Western Kentucky is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of each of the past three Western Kentucky games did not go over the set point total.
• The past three Western Kentucky games averaged 9.2 more points (59.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky key players

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

• Blake Baker has compiled 626 yards (125.2 ypg) on 50-of-81 passing with three touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 174 rushing yards (34.8 ypg) on 55 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Clay Thevenin, has carried the ball 61 times for 261 yards (43.5 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught seven passes for 52 yards.
• Omiri Wiggins has piled up 233 yards on 59 attempts, scoring three times.
• Eli Finley’s 253 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 22 times and has registered 17 receptions.
• Devin Gandy has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 178 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Marlion Jackson has racked up seven receptions for 135 yards, an average of 22.5 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Mekhi Mason has collected 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Louisiana Tech’s top-tackler, Jacob Fields, has 24 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Jakari Foster has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has eight tackles and three passes defended to his name.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

• Maverick McIvor has recored 1,863 passing yards, or 266.1 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67.3% of his passes and has recorded 12 touchdowns with five interceptions.
• Marvis Parrish is his team’s leading rusher with 56 carries for 258 yards, or 36.9 per game. Parrish has also chipped in with 26 catches for 159 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• La’Vell Wright has been given 40 carries and totaled 207 yards with five touchdowns.
• Matthew Henry’s 435 receiving yards (62.1 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 23 receptions on 38 targets with three touchdowns.
• KD Hutchinson has caught 30 passes and compiled 330 receiving yards (47.1 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Moussa Barry has racked up 264 reciving yards (37.7 ypg) this season.
• Harper Holloman leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Western Kentucky’s top-tackler, Jaylen Wester, has 28 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Jaylen Lewis leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.