{"id":88641,"date":"2023-10-01T23:21:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T23:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.runyourpool.com\/2023\/10\/01\/western-kentucky-hilltoppers-vs-louisiana-tech-bulldogs-picks-preview-ncaafb-week-6\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T23:21:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T23:21:55","slug":"western-kentucky-hilltoppers-vs-louisiana-tech-bulldogs-picks-preview-ncaafb-week-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runyourpool.com\/articles\/2023\/10\/01\/western-kentucky-hilltoppers-vs-louisiana-tech-bulldogs-picks-preview-ncaafb-week-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Picks &amp; Preview | NCAAFB Week 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><span data-dsid-content=\"ct14-nid13334-qid2323-syid8603-mid838255\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) are at home against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2).<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldogs are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7) against the Hilltoppers (with an over\/under of 59.5 points).<\/p>\n<p>Create your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.articles.runyourpool.com\/college-football-pickem-pools.cfm\">Pick&#8217;em Pool<\/a> with the Internet\u2019s #1 pool creation and hosting platform. Get 15 friends together and play for free!<br \/>\n<span style=\"color:#0034ce\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.articles.runyourpool.com\/college-football-pickem-pools.cfm\">Start here &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Game Info for Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Game Day:<\/strong> Thursday, October 5, 2023<\/li>\n<li><strong>Game Time:<\/strong> 8:00 PM ET<\/li>\n<li><strong>TV Channel:<\/strong> ESPNU<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ruston, Louisiana<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Joe Aillet Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<caption>Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Betting Information<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Favorite<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Spread<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Favorite Spread Odds<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Underdog Spread Odds<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Total<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Over Total Odds<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Under Total Odds<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Favorite Moneyline<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Underdog Moneyline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Western Kentucky<\/td>\n<td>-7<\/td>\n<td>-110<\/td>\n<td>-110<\/td>\n<td>59.5<\/td>\n<td>-110<\/td>\n<td>-110<\/td>\n<td>-274<\/td>\n<td>+222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Western Kentucky Pick Insights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Western Kentucky has posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.<\/li>\n<li>In games it has played as at least 7-point favorites this season, Western Kentucky is 1-0 against the spread.<\/li>\n<li>Western Kentucky has combined with its opponent to go over in one of four games with a set total (25%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Western Kentucky Stats &amp; Insights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Western Kentucky has the 76th-ranked offense this season (382.8 yards per game), and have been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-worst with 472.8 yards allowed per game.<\/li>\n<li>Western Kentucky is putting up 31.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 55th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 96th, allowing 29.2 points per contest. <\/li>\n<li>Western Kentucky has the 27th-ranked passing offense this season (284.6 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst with 267.6 passing yards allowed per game.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s been a difficult stretch for Western Kentucky in terms of running the ball, ranking 15th-worst in rushing offense (98.2 rushing yards per game) and 11th-worst in rushing defense (205.2 rushing yards per game allowed) in 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Western Kentucky is putting up a 38% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 87th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 106th, allowing a 44.2% third-down conversion rate. <\/li>\n<li>With 14 forced turnovers (first in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (66th in the FBS), Western Kentucky&#8217;s +7 turnover margin is the fifth-best in college football.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Western Kentucky&#8217;s Best Players<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Austin Reed has recorded 1,361 yards (272.2 ypg) on 130-of-211 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he&#8217;s added 70 rushing yards (14 ypg) on 23 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>LT Sanders has carried the ball 17 times for a team-high 113 yards on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>This season, Markese Stepp has carried the ball 27 times for 104 yards (20.8 per game) and one touchdown.<\/li>\n<li>Malachi Corley&#8217;s 336 yards as a receiver pace the team. He&#8217;s been targeted 47 times and has collected 29 catches and two touchdowns.<\/li>\n<li>Easton Messer has put together a 280-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 22 passes on 26 targets.<\/li>\n<li>Moussa Barry has racked up seven receptions for 129 yards, an average of 25.8 yards per game. He&#8217;s scored one time as a receiver this season.<\/li>\n<li>Kendrick Simpkins has four sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 20 tackles.<\/li>\n<li>Jaques Evans, Western Kentucky&#8217;s leading tackler, has 28 tackles and one sack this year.<\/li>\n<li>Bryson Washington leads the team with one interception, while also recording 13 tackles and one pass defended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Louisiana Tech Betting Insights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Louisiana Tech has a 3-3-0 record against the spread this season.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 7 points or more this year.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech hase hit the over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Louisiana Tech Pick Insights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In terms of total yards, Louisiana Tech ranks 81st in the FBS (376.3 total yards per game) and 74th on defense (377.5 total yards allowed per game).<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech ranks 80th in the FBS with 27 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 74th with 25.7 points allowed per game on defense.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech ranks 79th in the FBS with 224.3 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by giving up just 152 passing yards per game.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech&#8217;s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 225.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 69th with 152 rushing yards per contest.<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Tech is posting a 34.6% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (104th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 35.1% third-down rate (42nd-ranked) on defense.<\/li>\n<li>At -1, Louisiana Tech sports the 83rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (66th in the FBS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Louisiana Tech&#8217;s Best Players<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hank Bachmeier has compiled 756 yards (126 per game) while completing 66% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.<\/li>\n<li>The team&#8217;s top rusher, Tyre Shelton, has carried the ball 37 times for 318 yards (53 per game) with three touchdowns.<\/li>\n<li>Keith Willis Jr. has rushed for 240 yards on 33 carries with three touchdowns.<\/li>\n<li>Smoke Harris&#8217; 368 receiving yards (61.3 yards per game) are a team high. 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