Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction & Odds: College Football Week 10 Betting Preview
My Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech prediction today fades the Bearkats.
Louisiana Tech is a 16.5-point betting favorite, with kickoff from Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La., set for 8 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Sam Houston is winless this season, and it is just 1-6 against the spread. Does it have any shot in this game, or is it going to get blown out again? Read on for my game picks, and for more on this weekend’s slate, check out our college football Week 10 predictions.
📊 Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech odds: Week 10
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✅ Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech expert picks
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💵 Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech best bets
- Game prediction: Louisiana Tech -16.5 (-112 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Over 48.5 (-105 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
- Player prop bet: Clay Thevenin Over 58.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏈 Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech preview & score prediction
Six of Sam Houston’s seven losses have been by at least 17 points, and the Bearkats have yet to score more than 24 in a road game while giving up at least 37 in all four such contests.
While Louisiana Tech has lost back-to-back games, both were against top teams in Conference USA. The Bulldogs are 3-1 at home, with all three wins coming by double digits.
Sam Houston struggles in all facets
Sam Houston ranks 130th in points per game (17) and 134th in points allowed per game (38.9). Opponents are outgaining Sam Houston by an average of 456.3 to 294.6. And while Louisiana Tech is averaging just 24.9 points per contest (89th), its defense is allowing only 18.7 per game (23rd) and should have no problem shutting Sam Houston down.
Considering Sam Houston is allowing 272.4 passing yards and 183.9 rushing yards per game, Louisiana Tech should move the ball up and down the field in its easiest matchup of the year.
DraftKings’ price of -112 implies a 52.83% chance that Louisiana Tech covers. A $10 bet would profit $8.93.
✅ Score prediction: Louisiana Tech 38, Sam Houston 14
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🆚 Key matchup to watch
Clay Thevenin vs. Sam Houston's rush defense
Thevenin has struggled for most of the season, averaging fewer than 3 yards per carry in three of his last four games. He’s rushed for fewer than 40 yards in four of seven games this season, but he’s also topped 60 yards three times.
The Sam Houston rush defense is terrible, allowing 183.9 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry. In a game where his team is expected to play from ahead, expect Thevenin to get more than 12 carries for just the second time this season and make the most of his opportunities.
✅ Best player prop bet: Clay Thevenin Over 58.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel)
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📈 Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech betting trends
| Sam Houston | Statistic | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| 0-7 | Record | 4-3 |
| 1-6 | Against the spread | 5-2 |
| 5-2 | Over/Under (total) | 2-5 |
| 4.74 | Yards per play | 4.87 |
| 6.59 | Yards allowed per play | 5.04 |
| -3 | Turnover margin | -1 |
| 0-5 | Last 5 games | 3-2 |
| L, 35-17 vs. UTEP | Previous result | L, 28-27 vs. Western Kentucky |
🌤️ Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech weather
The low on Friday night is 44 degrees, and with no precipitation expected and wind gusts only reaching around 6 mph, there’s no reason to think the weather will affect this game.
📺 How to watch Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech
- Date: Friday, Oct. 31
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Joe Aillet Stadium (Ruston, La.)
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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