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Teams mired in losing streaks will clash Thursday on CBS Sports Network as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Both teams have just one win, with Louisiana Tech (1-3) losing their last three, while MTSU (1-4) has lost four in a row. Both Conference USA programs are also looking for their first intra-conference wins this season, with each going 0-1 against CUSA opponents so far. Louisiana Tech leads the all-time series 5-3.
Kickoff is at 8:00 PM ET from Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La. The latest MTSU vs. Louisiana Tech odds from SportsLine consensus have the Bulldogs as 4.5-point home favorites. The over/under for total points is 49, after opening at 51.5. Before you watch a Louisiana Tech vs. MTSU choice, you must do this first view college football predictions from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
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The model has his sights set on Louisiana Tech vs. Middle Tennessee. You can contact SportsLine see his choices. Here are several college football betting for the spread, money line and over/under for MTSU vs. Louisiana Tech:
- MTSU vs. Louisiana Tech spread: Louisiana Tech -4.5
- MTSU vs. Louisiana Tech over/under: 49 points
- MTSU vs. Louisiana Tech moneyline: Louisiana Tech -205, MTSU +167
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Why Louisiana Tech can provide coverage
This game takes place in northern Louisiana, which gives the Bulldogs a huge home field advantage against an MTSU team that hasn’t won on the road since 2022. The Blue Raiders have lost their last eight road games, by an average margin of defeat. of 19.5 points. The historic matches between these teams are also in La’s favor. Tech, as the home team is 7-1 in their eight previous meetings, including the Bulldogs who are 4-0 at home.
Louisiana Tech has the strongest unit in this game with its defense, which leads Conference USA by allowing just 299.5 yards per game. That ranks among the top 25 in the nation, and the Bulldogs are also in the top 25 in rushing defense, allowing just 101.3 ypg. The team doesn’t slack off in aerial defense either, as it is excellent at limiting big plays. Louisiana Tech hasn’t allowed a single passing play of more than 38 yards all season, making it one of eight FBS teams not to allow a passing play of at least 40 yards. See here which team you should choose.
Why Middle Tennessee can provide coverage
MTSU has the offensive talent to not only cover, but win outright, especially in the passing game. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato leads CUSA with 1,285 passing yards, while his top target, receiver Omari Kelly, leads the conference with 471 receiving yards. Additionally, Holden Willis, who played wide receiver last season, switched to tight end this year, and that was a successful position change. His 320 receiving yards rank second on the team and rank fifth among all FBS tight ends in 2024.
Middle Tennessee can also take advantage of Louisiana Tech’s offensive shortcomings. The Bulldogs simply cannot move the ball down the ground, averaging just 2.4 yards per carry, which is worst in CUSA and ranks 132nd out of 134 FBS teams. La. Tech also tends to shoot itself in the foot, as only six teams in the country have more giveaways than the Bulldogs’ twelve. Their turnover differential of -9 is the fourth-worst in the country, which will give MTSU additional opportunities to put points on the board. See here which team you should choose.
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