Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Florida International Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

ESPN+ will be covering the week five matchup between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Florida International Panthers as they face off at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami. Kick-off is set for 6:00 ET. The Bulldogs are the -2.5-point favorites on the road, with the over/under line currently at 51.5 points. Both teams are looking to get to .500 on the season, as Louisiana Tech is 1-2 and Florida International is 1-3 coming into this game.

LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -2.5

This game will be played at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:

  • We have the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 31 to 28
  • Not only do we have the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points

Will The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pick Up A Win On The Road?

After a 23-20 loss to Tulsa, Louisiana Tech is now 1-2 for the season. The Bulldogs were favored by -2.5 points but ended up losing by 3, resulting in both a straight-up and ATS loss. The over/under line was set at 56.5 points, but the game finished with just 43 combined points, hitting the under.

Louisiana Tech fell behind early, but they managed to tie the game at 20-20 to force overtime. The Bulldogs outscored Tulsa 13-3 in the 4th quarter, but they were unable to score in overtime, leading to their defeat.

In their 23-20 loss to Tulsa, Louisiana Tech’s offense put up 284 yards, with 197 of those coming through the air. Blake Baker completed 60% of his passes, going 6/10 for 107 yards. His top target, Eli Finley, caught three passes for 91 yards, including a touchdown.

The Bulldogs managed to convert 17 first downs but struggled to run the ball, gaining just 87 yards on 41 carries. Fred Robertson led the team with 39 yards on seven attempts.

Looking at Louisiana Tech’s defensive performance in their 23-20 loss to Tulsa, they allowed 333 total yards. Tulsa’s ground game was held to 105 yards on 30 carries, but the Bulldogs gave up 228 passing yards on 24 completions. Louisiana Tech’s defense will be looking to tighten up against the pass in their next game.

Will The Florida International Panthers Win At Home Over The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Florida International is now 1-3 after a 45-42 defeat to Monmouth. This game saw a combined 87 points, with no betting lines available for the matchup.

The Panthers were up 14-7 after the first quarter, but Monmouth tied it up by halftime at 28-21. The teams traded touchdowns in the third quarter, and the score was tied at 35 heading into the fourth. Monmouth outscored Florida International 10-7 in the final quarter to hand the Panthers their third loss of the season.

Florida International’s offense, led by quarterback Keyone Jenkins, put up 477 yards in their 45-42 loss to Monmouth. Jenkins threw for 362 yards, completing 71.9% of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 129.95. Eric Rivers was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 101 yards.

The Panthers moved the chains 21 times but struggled to establish the run, finishing with 115 yards on the ground. Kejon Owens led the team in rushing with 57 yards on 11 carries and added two rushing touchdowns.

Florida International’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 540 total yards in their last game. Monmouth’s ground game was particularly effective, rushing for 179 yards and four touchdowns. The Panthers’ secondary had a tough time, allowing 361 passing yards and two touchdowns. Despite forcing one interception, Florida International allowed 24 first downs in the game.