Maybe Western Kentucky was looking ahead to this last Tuesday when it was dominated at home in a big upset by FIU. Louisiana Tech has had basically two weeks, on the other hand, to prepare. The Bulldogs are allowing 17.2 ppg this season, which leads CUSA and ranks No. 5 among all G5 teams. La Tech is 10-2 ATS in its past 12, best in the country since Week 10 of 2024. But I'm not giving 3. Had to wait for status of La Tech QB Blake Baker -- he's playing.

Maverick McIvor's meltdown for the Tops vs. FIU was a shocker, with his three picks getting him pulled in the second half of what was his worst performance of 2025. That loss to FIU might have been an even bigger stunner than La Tech getting boat-raced at Kennesaw, which broke a ten-game reg season cover streak for Sonny Cumbie. Tonight? As long as the pre-FIU McIvor shows up, WKU looks a pretty live dog at +3 in Ruston. For all of the support given the Bulldogs earlier this season, was doing so with knowledge that the offense was subpar. La Tech at its best has been highly opportunistic, but counting on the D for big plays is risky. Play WKU