The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1) are heavily favored, by 23.5 points, facing the FCS Northwestern State Demons on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Joe Aillet Stadium. The over/under for the outing is 59 points.
Louisiana Tech vs. Northwestern State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | -23.5 | -110 | -110 | 59 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Louisiana Tech | Northwestern State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 18.0 (62) | 13.0 (18) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.5 (120) | 38.0 (18) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (82) | 1 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (49) | 3 (3) |
Louisiana Tech vs. Northwestern State Betting Insights
Louisiana Tech Stats and Trends
- Louisiana Tech has compiled a 0-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- The average point total in Tech’s matchups this year is 61.8, 2.8 more points than this game’s over/under.
Northwestern State Stats and Trends
- Northwestern State has a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
- The Demons have won their only game this year when playing as at least 23.5-point underdogs.
- So far this year, no Northwestern State game has gone over the point total.
- Northwestern State’s outings this season have a 55.0-point average over/under, 4.0 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Louisiana Tech Players to Watch
- Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 574 yards (55-for-77), with two touchdowns and two interceptions (287.0 yards per game).
- Charvis Thornton has taken 16 carries for a team-leading 75 rushing yards (37.5 per game).
- Keith Willis Jr. has rushed for 38 yards (19.0 per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Smoke Harris has hauled in 18 passes for a team-high 202 yards and one touchdown. He averages 101.0 receiving yards per game.
- Kyle Maxwell’s stat line this year reveals four catches for 71 yards. He averages 35.5 receiving yards per game and has been targeted zero times.
- Cyrus Allen has totaled 62 yards on six receptions, averaging 31.0 yards per game.
- Deshon Hall has one sack to lead the team, and has also collected eight tackles.
- Brevin Randle’s 17 tackles mean he’s the team’s tackle leader.
- Cecil Singleton has a team-high one interception and has tacked on 13 tackles and one pass defended in two games this season.
