Overview
- Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston on CBS Sports Network.
- The market installs Louisiana Tech as a 3.5-point favorite with the total hovering around 49.5–50.5.
- SportsLine’s projection model calls for an Over near 52 points and shows over 60% confidence on one side of the spread, and a later update projects Western Kentucky to cover +3.5 with a 27-25 Hilltoppers win.
- The New York Post recommends Under 49.5, citing a likely conservative approach and a report that Bulldogs quarterback Blake Baker is banged up.
- Conference USA stakes remain tight as WKU leans on passing leader Maverick McIvor, while Louisiana Tech’s offense has leaned on a top-four league rushing attack featuring Clay Thevenin and Omiri Wiggins.