Tulsa vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 4

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Louisiana Tech running back Marquis Crosby runs against UTSA linebacker Trey Moore (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in San Antonio.
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  • Louisiana Tech is a -3.5 point favorite vs. Tulsa
  • Tulsa vs. Louisiana Tech Total(Over/Under): 57.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) visit Joe Aillet Stadium to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-1) on Sep. 21 in Ruston, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

Louisiana Tech is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Tulsa vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 57.5 total points.

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Tulsa vs. Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulsa+3.5 -11557.5 -110+135
Louisiana Tech -3.5 -10557.5 -110-165

Tulsa vs Louisiana Tech Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this game with 57.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Tulsa and Louisiana Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Tulsa vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Tulsa has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulsa have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulsa have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 9 games (+1.00 Units / 9% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Tulsa players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tulsa Player Prop Bets Today

  • Anthony Watkins has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Kamdyn Benjamin has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 77% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Louisiana Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Louisiana Tech Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • no trends found

Tulsa Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulsa is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • Tulsa is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Tulsa is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -35.38% ROI
  • Tulsa is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 26.87% ROI

Louisiana Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisiana Tech is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 88.89% ROI).

  • Louisiana Tech is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Louisiana Tech is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tulsa: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana Tech

Tulsa is winless (0-5) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .438

Tulsa is 3-10 (.200) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-14th-worst in FBS; Average: .517

Tulsa is 2-8 (.182) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .392

Tulsa is 2-8 (.200) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .355

Louisiana Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Tulsa

Louisiana Tech is 1-12 (.077) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .447

Louisiana Tech is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-13th-worst in FBS; Average: .446

Louisiana Tech is 2-9 (.182) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .407

Louisiana Tech is 1-8 (.111) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .426

Matchup Notes for Tulsa vs. Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has gained 480 yards on 24 receptions (20.0 YPR) this season — 5th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.8 Yards Per Reception this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 3,666 passing yards in 14 games (261.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 277.1 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has gained 480 yards on 24 receptions (20.0 YPR) this season — 5th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa has gained 3,183 yards on 247 receptions (12.9 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 12.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 12.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa’s WRs has averaged 15.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 12th-best among FBS WRs. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 12.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa has gained 3,183 yards on 247 receptions (12.9 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 12.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-33rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa RBs have no touchdowns on 48 receptions since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.7

Tulsa has averaged 12.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense has allowed 12.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa QBs have 32 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2022 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

Tulsa RBs have averaged 151.7 rushing yards per game (2,275/15) since the 2023 season– 25th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 126.5

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has gained 480 yards on 24 receptions (20.0 YPR) this season — 5th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.8 Yards Per Reception this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 3,666 passing yards in 14 games (261.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 277.1 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s WRs has gained 480 yards on 24 receptions (20.0 YPR) this season — 5th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 14.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s RBs has averaged just 6.2 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-19th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.5 RAC since the 2023 season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 16.2% of 68 attempts this season — 17th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.4% of attempts this season — 14th-best among FBS defenses.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.5

Tulsa has no interceptions (64 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 38.4

Tulsa has no interceptions (88 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.4

Tulsa has no interceptions and 18 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.9

Tulsa has no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 62%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (2 completions/6 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 62%

Louisiana Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 28% (5 completions/18 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Louisiana Tech has allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 68 of their 1,021 carries (7%) since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 3%

Louisiana Tech has tackled opponents for a loss on just 10 of 84 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 28th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.


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