Sam Houston State vs. Louisiana Tech, Picks and Prediction, Friday, October 31, 2025
Use Code WWWC Sam Houston State (0-7, 0-4 C-USA) will be trying to pick up their first road win of the season when they visit Joe Aillet Stadium on Friday night to face Louisiana Tech (4-3, 2-2 C-USA) at 8 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Bearkats vs. Bulldogs prediction. When it comes to NCAAF selections, our College Football Picks are stellar.
The Bearkats are coming off a 35-17 loss to UTEP as 3.5-point underdogs. The Bulldogs are coming off a 28-27 overtime loss to Western Kentucky as 5.5-point favorites.
Sam Houston State is 2-1 in three games against Louisiana Tech. The Bearkats won last season’s meeting, 9-3.
Sam Houston State Trying To Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak
The Bearkats haven’t played well this season, and come into this game on a seven-game losing streak, covering the spread once during that stretch. They have won two straight games against Louisiana Tech and will try to make it three wins in a row when they play on Friday. They last played on Oct. 15 and were crushed at home by UTEP. Sam Houston had the ball for over 35 minutes, but they fell apart in the fourth quarter, allowing two touchdowns from the Miners.
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Sam Houston State averages 17.3 points per game, which is 129th in the nation. They throw for 180 yards and rush for 114.6 yards per game.
Hunter Watson has completed 60 percent of his passes for 915 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also has 211 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Alton McCaskill leads the team with 48 carries for 249 yards and one touchdown, while Landan Brown leads the team with 29 catches for 160 yards.
The Bearkats used three quarterbacks against UTEP, including Watson, Landyn Locke and Mabrey Mettauer. Locke and Mettauer have both seen limited action this season.
Sam Houston State is giving up 38.9 points per game, which is 133rd in the country. They’re giving up 272.4 passing yards and 183.9 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: Ah’Marion Gaines-Smith (Undisclosed), Terrence Guillory II (Undisclosed), London Deyon (Undisclosed), Darrick Bledsoe III (Undisclosed), and Qua’Vez Humphreys (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Louisiana Tech Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Bulldogs followed up their three-game win streak with losses to Kennesaw State and Western Kentucky. They lost a tough one at home against Louisiana Tech on Oct. 21. The Bulldogs scored a touchdown in overtime on an Andrew Burnette 2-yard run to go up 27-20, but the Hilltoppers scored and went for two to take the game. QB Blake Baker threw for 340 yards with a TD and ran for 49 yards in that game.
Louisiana Tech averages 25.1 points per game, which is 88th in the nation. They throw for 189.6 yards and rush for 141.1 yards per game.
Blake Baker has completed 64 percent of his passes for 989 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also has 219 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Clay Thevenin leads the team with 296 yards and three touchdowns, while Eli Finley leads the team with 22 catches for 288 yards.
Louisiana Tech is giving up 18.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the nation. They’re giving up 262.3 passing yards and 104.3 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: Drew Henderson (Undisclosed) is questionable for this game. Jay Wilkerson (Undisclosed) and Luke Seib (Undisclosed) have been ruled out.
Sam Houston State vs. Louisiana Tech Picks
Point Spread Pick for Sam Houston State vs. Louisiana Tech
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -16.5 (4 Units)
The Bulldogs have won three of their four home games, while the Bearkats have lost four straight road games. Louisiana Tech has the edge here because they’re playing well offensively and run the ball well, which will be a problem for the Bearkats, who have been unable to stop the run. They will also be able to throw the ball against one of the worst secondaries in the country, so expect them to play well offensively in this game.
The Bearkats will have a hard time keeping up with the Bulldogs because they have one of the worst offenses in the country. Their passing game isn’t very good no matter who is at quarterback, and their ground game is just a little better. The Bulldogs are one of the best in the country against the run, and they hold opponents under 20 points per game, so expect them to keep Sam Houston State’s offense in check. Go with Louisiana Tech to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Sam Houston State vs. Louisiana Tech
- Over 49.5 (4 Units)
The Bearkats plated over the total in four of their last five games, while the Bulldogs played over the total in their last two games. Sam Houston State averages 17.3 points per game. They throw the ball 52 percent of the time with the 111th-ranked passing game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 112th against the pass and is giving up 18.7 points per game. The Bulldogs average 25.1 points per game. They run the ball 57 percent of the time with the 74th-best ground game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 103rd against the run, and is giving up 38.9 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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