Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, January 4th, 2026
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs continue a conference road trip Sunday afternoon with a game inside E. A Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at 3:00 PM against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and we have you ready to roll with our Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Prediction. Louisiana Tech has eight wins and five losses this season, having lost two of the last four following a 37-point blowout road loss in their previous outing to end a 2 game-winning streak. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers remain at home Sunday with eight wins and five losses overall, despite losing 3 of the last four following an 11-point home victory in their previous outing.Read more about this Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Louisiana Tech looks to turn it around.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have eight wins and five losses this season following a bad loss to Middle Tennessee State in their last outing. Offensively, Louisiana Tech struggled immensely in their previous outing, scoring just 51 points on 39% shooting, and made just 22% from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs lost the rebounding battle by 4 and turned the ball over 13 times. Defensively, Louisiana Tech was obliterated, allowing 88 points, including 49 in the second half, as Middle Tennessee shot 55% from the floor and knocked down 22 triples. DJ Dudley led the way for the Louisiana Tech starters in their last outing with 11 points on eight shots and 34 minutes. Scooter Williams led all Louisiana Tech scorers with 12 points on ten shots in 27 minutes off the bench.
DJ Dudley leads the Louisiana Tech offense this season as one of four players averaging double figures. Dudley averages 12 points in just over 27 minutes per game. AJ Bates averages 11.6 points to go along with the team-leading 6.1 assists. Kaden Cooper is third on the roster with 10.5 points and adds a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game. Scooter Williams is 4th on the team, averaging exactly 10 points in just over 21 minutes per game. Avery Thomas II is fifth on the team this season, averaging 7.8 points in just over 18 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Louisiana Tech:
- None
Western Kentucky hunts its second conference win
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers stayed home Sunday with eight wins and five losses overall, having won two of the last three after an 11-point victory in their previous outing. Offensively, Western Kentucky is averaging 84.5 points on 42% shooting from the floor, but it scored 102 points in each of its last two victories. Defensively, Western Kentucky is allowing 78 points per game this season, but has allowed an average of 83.6 points over its last three outings. Defensively, Kentucky struggled in its previous outing, allowing 91 points. Sam Houston shot 47% from the floor and knocked down 10 triples. The Hilltoppers did win the rebounding battle by 9 and forced 20 turnovers to seal the victory. Offensively, Western Kentucky had one of its better games of the season, pouring in 102 points on 46% shooting from the floor and knocking down 14 triples in the win. Teagan Moore carried the Western Kentucky offense in their last outing, boosting the team's high of 28 points on 18 shots.
Teagan Moore leads the Western Kentucky offense this season, averaging 18.2 points and 2.7 assists per game. Armelo Boone averages 12.8 points, and Grant Newell is third on the team with 11.5 points per game. Ryan Myers is the fourth player on the roster in double digits, averaging exactly 10 points per game this season. Big man Bryant Selebangue averages 7.2 points to go along with the team-leading 6.9 rebounds per game. Terrion Murdix has averaged a fifth-best 7.8 points per game this season for Western Kentucky, but has played in just 6 games.
Key Injury Report for Western Kentucky:
- Louie Semona (Undisclosed) – Questionable
- Terrion Murdix (Knee) - Questionable
Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Spread Pick
- Western Kentucky -9.5 (3 Units)
Both teams have played well this season, and each comes into Sunday with an identical record. Western Kentucky will have the edge in this matchup, as they have a superior offense that will carry them. Look for the Hilltoppers to dominate this game on the offensive side against a mediocre Louisiana Tech defense. Take Western Kentucky to extend their current winning streak Sunday afternoon, as they get the win and cover at home, picking up their 9th victory of the year and 2nd conference win.
Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Over/Under Pick
- Under 144.5 ( 3 Units)
Both teams have scored the ball well, and that will continue on Sunday. Western Kentucky has gone over this total in four of its last five and will continue its scoring rampage on Sunday. Look for the Hilltoppers to thrive on the offensive side Sunday, carrying this number in front of their home fans. Louisiana Tech scores the ball well and will do so on Sunday. Look for points in bunches Sunday afternoon in Kentucky as Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky go over the considerable number.
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