Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 10/31/25

The Sam Houston Bearkats hit the road for Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, La. for a Conference USA battle with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. It’s been a forgettable season for Sam Houston, as it has lost all seven of its games to date, one of just two teams in FBS with a winless record. UMass is 0-8, just in case you were wondering. Sam Houston’s issues are on defense, mostly, as it cannot stop anybody. The Bearkats have allowed 29 or more points in all seven games, at least 35 points in six of those outings. As such, the Over is a strong play. The Over has cashed in four of the past five games, and that’s with Sam providing just 17 or fewer points in three of the past four games, including a shutout loss in the span.

Louisiana Tech started the season 4-1, but it suffered a 35-7 loss at Kennesaw State on Oct. 9, before it lost a heartbreaking 28-27 OT loss to Western Kentucky last time out. After going 5-0 ATS to start, the Bulldogs are 0-2 ATS in the past two games. That’s why we’re leaning to the Over. While the Under is 3-1 in the past four games for La. Tech, the Over did hit last time out against the Hilltoppers. The Bulldogs have scored 27 or more points in four of the past five games, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Louisiana Tech do most of the heavy lifting to get this Over across the finish line.

Over 49 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to 50.5.