The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-1) play the North Texas Mean Green (0-2) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4.5 points. The over/under is set at 66.5 in the outing.
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Louisiana Tech vs. North Texas Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 66.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas (+4.5) | Under (66.5) | Louisiana Tech 34 North Texas 30 |
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 | North Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.0 (26) | 30.0 (74) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.3 (113) | 52.0 (128) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 4 (90) | 6 (122) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (30) | 5 (13) |
Louisiana Tech vs. North Texas Betting Insights
Louisiana Tech Stats and Trends
- Louisiana Tech has covered once in three chances against the spread this season.
- The Bulldogs have covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
- Louisiana Tech games have hit the over once this season.
- So far this season, one of the Bulldogs games has gone over 66.5 points.
- Tech’s games this season have had an average of 60.8 points, 5.7 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Louisiana Tech holds a 2-1 advantage over North Texas in the last three matchups between these two teams. In those games against the Bulldogs, the Mean Green have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games outscoring the point total on two occasions. North Texas totaled 95 points in those three matchups compared to Louisiana Tech’s 93.
North Texas Stats and Trends
- North Texas has not won against the spread this season in two games with a spread.
- The Mean Green have been an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year once, and failed to cover the spread.
- So far this year, each North Texas game has hit the over.
- UNT’s games this season have had an average of 52.8 points, 13.7 fewer points than this game’s total.
Louisiana Tech Players to Watch
- Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 684 yards while completing 67.4% of his passes (64-of-95), with three touchdowns and two interceptions this year (228.0 yards per game).
- Keith Willis Jr. has rushed for a team-high 226 yards on 26 attempts (75.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- Charvis Thornton has 113 yards on 23 carries (37.7 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Smoke Harris has reeled in 20 passes for a team-best 211 yards with one touchdown. He averages 70.3 yards per game.
- Kyle Maxwell has tacked on 113 yards (on five catches).
- Koby Duru is averaging 42.0 yards per game, racking up six receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
North Texas Players to Watch
- Stone Earle leads his team with 270 passing yards (135.0 per game) and has a 56.4% completion percentage (22-of-39), throwing four touchdown passes and four interceptions. He also has 59 rushing yards on 14 carries, averaging 29.5 yards per game.
- Oscar Adaway has run for a team-high 73 yards on 17 carries (36.5 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- So far this year Isaiah Johnson has run for 63 yards on 13 carries (31.5 ypg).
- Jay Maclin has seven catches, leading his team with 183 yards (91.5 ypg) while also scoring three touchdowns this season.
- Damon Ward has hauled in four catches for 85 yards (85.0 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- This season Roderic Burns has caught eight passes for 81 yards, averaging 40.5 receiving yards per game.
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