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<\/p>\nRosales’ prediction: Expect the Bulldogs to roll to an easy victory on Halloween night.<\/p>\n
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Oct 31, 2025 \u2022 17:00 ET<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n
Photo By – Imagn Images. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Devin Gandy (1) scores a touchdown.<\/p>\n
The Sam Houston Bearkats are running out of opportunities to notch their first win of the season. With five games remaining, their next shot comes Friday night against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.<\/p>\n
Louisiana Tech opened strong with a 4-1 record \u2014 their only loss coming to powerhouse LSU \u2014 but have since stumbled with two straight defeats. Still, oddsmakers list them as hefty 16.5-point favorites in the latest college football odds.<\/p>\n
Our Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech predictions are sticking with the favorites until the Bearkats give us a reason not to.<\/p>\n
Read more in my free college football picks<\/a> for October 31.<\/p>\n Want to make sure Covers shows up often in your Google search results and Discover feed? Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech prediction<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech best bet: Louisiana Tech -16.5 (-115)<\/p>\n Save for a 29-27 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on October 9, Sam Houston<\/a> has shown little resilience.\u00a0In fact, that loss via a last-second field goal is the only game that has a margin of defeat of fewer than 17 points.<\/p>\n Sam Houston was most recently doubled up by the UTEP Miners 35-17, sending the home team to its seventh straight loss to start the year.<\/p>\n The Bearkats are Conference USA\u2019s lowest-scoring team, putting up a paltry 17 points per game, while ranking last in points allowed, with opponents dropping an average of 38.9 points on them.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech<\/a> boasts the conference\u2019s top defense, holding teams to 18.7 points per game. LA Tech should also find some offensive success in this one, facing a Sam Houston program that is surrendering 272.4 yards per game through the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n With the Bearkats struggling on both sides of the ball, the Bulldogs are poised for a dominant performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech same-game parlay<\/p>\n Even against Sam Houston, Louisiana Tech\u2019s passing game isn\u2019t about to go gangbusters. Blake Baker has thrown only four touchdowns all year and hasn\u2019t recorded a multi-TD passing game this season.<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech SGP<\/p>\n Louisiana Tech -16.5 Our deep-ball SGP: Bulldogs Bark\u00a0<\/p>\n Devin Gandy has seen an uptick in production of late, topping his 44.5 receiving line set for this one in back-to-back games. He should eat against the Bearkats’ leaky pass defense.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll wrap this lotto SGP with Sam Houston QB Hunter Watson, who has thrown for less than 165 yards in each of his last two conference matchups, and I like the trend to continue against a stout Bulldogs secondary.<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech SGP<\/p>\n Louisiana Tech -16.5 Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech game predictions There have been too many blowouts for Sam Houston to overcome being double-digit underdogs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech spread prediction<\/p>\n Before this mini-slide, Louisiana Tech had gone a smooth 5-0-0 against the spread in its past five games.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam Houston is just 1-5-1 ATS this year, with five of its losses coming as the betting dog. That should continue on Friday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Over\/Under prediction<\/p>\n Sam Houston\u2019s low offensive output and the Bulldogs\u2019 top-rated defense will keep this Under the total of 48.5.<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech odds<\/p>\n Spread: Sam Houston +16.5 (-105) | Louisiana Tech -16.5 (-115) Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech trend to know<\/p>\n The Bearkats have failed to cover the spread in seven straight road games. Find more\u00a0college football betting trends<\/a> for Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech.<\/p>\n How to watch Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech<\/p>\n Location Date Kickoff TV Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech latest injuries<\/p>\n Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech weather<\/p>\n
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\nBlake Baker Under 1.5 passing touchdowns<\/p>\n
\nBlake Baker Under 1.5 passing touchdowns
\nDevin Gandy Over 44.5 receiving yards
\nHunter Watson Under 174.5 passing yards<\/p>\n
\nSam Houston vs Louisiana Tech moneyline prediction<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Sam Houston +575 | Louisiana Tech -800
\nOver\/Under: Over 49.5 (-110) | Under 49.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
\nJoe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, LA<\/p>\n
\nFriday, October 31, 2025<\/p>\n
\n8:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
\nCBSSN<\/p>\n