Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, Oct 29, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Sam Houston Bearkats

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Bearkats (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-4) head to Elliott T. Bowers Stadium to face the Sam Houston Bearkats (6-2) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Sam Houston opens this game as a 10.5-point favorite. The bet amount is set at 45.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs take the field holding a 3-4 record this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took on the UTEP Miners and took the win with a score of 14-10. In the end, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the ball 30 times and gained 7 yards, giving them an average of 0.2 yards per attempt. They ran 61 plays in the game, giving them a total of 255 yards. Louisiana Tech had nine pass completions on 16 attempts for a total of 85 yards and a completion rate of 56.3%. On the ground, the Bulldogs gained 166 yards on 47 attempts, which equates to 3.5 yards per run given up.

When it comes to scoring, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs average 23.9 points per game. As a unit, they average 94.9 yards in the ground game, which ranks them 126th in D-1. The Bulldogs have earned 2,447 total yards this season. When it comes to getting into the end zone, Louisiana Tech has scored 13 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Louisiana Tech compiled 120 1st downs on offense and was hurt by 40 infractions for 395 yards. They gave the ball away 13 times.

The Bulldogs rank 41st nationally in opponent scoring, allowing 21.6 points per game. Opponents are aiming for 3.2 yards per rushing on the ground and 113.0 rushing yards per contest this season. In total, they have given up 791 yards on the ground game in 7 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Bulldogs have allowed 1,358 yards, which ranks them 22nd in the nation. They allowed 194.0 yards per game through the air and gave up a 57.8% completion rate. Overall, they allow 307.0 yards per game, which ranks them 20th in college football. They threw 7 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bearkats enter the field with a record of 6-2 on the season. The last time they took the field, the Bearkats defeated the FIU Panthers by a score of 10-7. The Bearkats totaled 207 yards and ran on 64 plays (3.2 yards per game). Sam Houston ran the ball for 3.0 yards per attempt and finished the contest with 131 yards on 43 carries. Sam Houston gave up 37 rushing attempts for 125 yards (3.4 yards per carry). The Bearkats' pass defense posted a 38.1% completion rate and gave up 74 yards on 8 for 21 passing.

The Sam Houston Bearkats are averaging 376.8 yards/game, good for 85th in the country. Sam Houston's offense has committed 330 yards of penalties on 37 infractions, ranking them 121st in the D-1 rankings in assisting the other team. They average 208.6 yards rushing per game and have carried the ball a total of 1,669 yards. They missed 6 picks, lost 4 fumbles and had 164 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score, the Bearkats currently rank 80th in college football averaging 26.9 points per game. So far this season, the Bearkats have averaged 1,345 passing yards and 168.1 throwing yards per game, which ranks them 123rd in Division 1.

The Bearkats are allowing 22.6 PPG, which ranks them 56th in college football. Sam Houston has given up 1,030 total yards (128.8 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns during the ground game. In total they gave up 181 points. They have allowed 11 passing touchdowns and 201.0 yards per game, which ranks them 41st nationally. The Bearkats' defense has been on the field for 515 games, ranking 67th in college football. There have been a total of 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions so far this season.

Who will win the Bulldogs/Bearkats college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's pick: Take the Bulldogs +10.5

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