Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky

Louisiana Tech would like to avenge a loss to Western Kentucky in the Conference USA title game last season. The Hilltoppers lost 20-7 at Illinois last Saturday after beating FCS Eastern Kentucky. They return only four starters on offense and gained 244 total yards, including just six net rushing yards, against the Fighting Illini. Mike White completed 28-of-43 passes for 238 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Louisiana Tech has averaged 49 points the last four meetings and this year is led by quarterback J'mar Smith, who has completed 28 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns. Jarred Craft and Boston Scott have combined to rush for 318 yards on 56 carries. Western Kentucky is 0-5 ATS its last five September games and the Bulldogs have covered the spread 11 of their last 12 after a home loss of 10-plus points. This game figures to go to the wire, so grab the points with Louisiana Tech.