The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-5, 1-1 CUSA) visit the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5, 1-1 CUSA) after losing five straight road games. The Hilltoppers are favored by 9.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 142.5.
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Western Kentucky Cover -9.5 vs Louisiana Tech -106
Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech betting lines
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -450
- Louisiana Tech moneyline odds to win: +342
- Spread: Western Kentucky (-9.5)
- Total: 142.5
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Western Kentucky covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games last year. Western Kentucky covered eight times in 17 games at home, and it covered seven times in 13 games on the road.
- The Hilltoppers eclipsed the total in nine of 17 home games (52.9%) last year, compared to three of 13 road games (23.1%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Western Kentucky took 11 of 15 games when playing at home, good for a .733 winning percentage. Western Kentucky won one of two games on the road (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Hilltoppers were the 143rd-ranked team in the country (74.8 points per game) last season. On defense, they were 263rd (74.8 points conceded per game).
- Last year, Western Kentucky was 96th in college basketball in rebounds (33.3 per game) and -4-worst in rebounds allowed (37.5).
- At 11.9 assists per game last season, the Hilltoppers were 295th in college basketball.
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-4-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 4-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (306th in nation) | 42.6 (132nd) | 37.2 (38th) | 32.5 (255th) | 13.8 (221st) | 10.8 (118th) |
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Louisiana Tech statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Louisiana Tech has been better against the spread at home (4-1-0) than away (0-5-0) this season.
- Bulldogs games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (three times out of five) than on the road (one of five) this year.
Last season stats
- The Bulldogs put up 73.9 points per game (175th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 68.4 points per contest (67th-ranked).
- Louisiana Tech pulled down 33.2 rebounds per game (105th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 28.9 rebounds per contest (47th-ranked).
- The Bulldogs ranked 74th in the nation with 15.1 dimes per game.
Louisiana Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 0-5-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (182nd in nation) | 36.7 (third) | 37.6 (30th) | 27.1 (27th) | 12.7 (291st) | 11.6 (189th) |
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