Bulldogs vs Hilltoppers Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-16-2024

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-2) and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-6) will face off in a matchup of two conference rivals. The Hilltoppers are big favorites (-11). An over/under of 52.5 points has been set for the matchup.

Last time out, the Hilltoppers bested the New Mexico State Aggies, 41-28. The Bulldogs lost by a final score of 44-37 last time out against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Game Info

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
TV: CBS Sports Network
Favorite: Western Kentucky -11
Total: 52.5 points

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Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Stat Matchup

Western Kentucky		Louisiana Tech
408.8 (66th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	353.2 (113th)
382.9 (68th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	312.0 (14th)
128.0 (98th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	103.4 (122nd)
280.8 (19th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	249.8 (41st)
13 (62nd)	Turnovers (Rank)	18 (116th)
18 (14th)	Takeaways (Rank)	12 (69th)

Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Western Kentucky 35, Louisiana Tech 16

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Western Kentucky -11 (model predicted spread is 18.6 points)

So far this season, Western Kentucky has compiled a 5-3-0 record against the spread.
The Hilltoppers have a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 11 points or more this season.
So far this season, Louisiana Tech has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
The Bulldogs are 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 52.5 (model projecting 50.6 points)

Western Kentucky games have had more than 52.5 points scored on four occasions this season.
Bulldogs games have gone over 52.5 points on three occasions this season.
Western Kentucky games average 54.4 total points per game this season, 1.9 greater than the over/under for this matchup.
The over/under for this game is 2.5 points higher than the average scoring total for Bulldogs games (50.0).

Team Leaders

Western Kentucky

Caden Veltkamp: 1,950 PASS YDS / 216.7 YPG / 70% / 19 TD / 7 INT / 79 CAR / 149 RUSH YDS / 7 TD
Elijah Young: 133 CAR / 563 YDS / 62.6 YPG / 2 TD / 26 REC / 247 YDS / 27.4 YPG / 1 TD
George Hart III: 28 CAR / 173 YDS / 19.2 YPG / 1 TD / 6 REC / 37 YDS / 5.3 YPG / 0 TD
Kisean Johnson: 46 REC / 645 YDS / 71.7 YPG / 5 TD
Easton Messer: 34 REC / 495 YDS / 55 YPG / 4 TD
KD Hutchinson: 14 REC / 286 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 3 TD
Darius Thomas: 31 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
Hosea Wheeler: 46 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Anthony Johnson Jr.: 31 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Louisiana Tech

Evan Bullock: 1,444 PASS YDS / 160.4 YPG / 66.3% / 12 TD / 2 INT
Omiri Wiggins: 73 CAR / 278 YDS / 30.9 YPG / 1 TD / 13 REC / 90 YDS / 10 YPG / 2 TD
Jimmy Holiday: 33 CAR / 157 YDS / 17.4 YPG / 4 TD / 26 REC / 310 YDS / 34.4 YPG / 1 TD
Tru Edwards: 52 REC / 700 YDS / 77.8 YPG / 6 TD
Eli Finley: 20 REC / 264 YDS / 29.3 YPG / 1 TD
David Blay: 18 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Zach Zimos: 37 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Kolbe Fields: 36 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD