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

The Sam Houston Bearkats hit the road for Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana for a Conference USA battle with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. It’s been a forgettable season for Sam Houston, as it has lost all 7 of its games to date, 1 of 2 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 7 games, at least 35 points in 6 of those outings. As such, the over is a strong play. The over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games, and that’s with Sam providing just 17 or fewer points in 3 of the past 4 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 October 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 2 games. That’s why we’re leaning to the over. While the under is 3-1 in the past 4 games for La-Tech, the over did hit last time out against the Hilltoppers. The Bulldogs have scored 27 or more points in 4 of the past 5 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.

Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech prediction: Over 49 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to 50.5.

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