Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
ESPN+ is covering the week four non-conference matchup between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston. The Bulldogs are -3.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 57.5 points. Both teams enter the game with a 1-1 record for the season.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +3.5
This game will be played at Joe Aillet Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:
- We have the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs winning this one by a score of 32 to 29
- Even though we like the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at +3.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 57.5 points
Will The Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Tulsa is looking to bounce back after a 45-10 defeat at the hands of Oklahoma State. The Golden Hurricane, who were +17.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 63.5 points, but the teams combined for just 55 points, resulting in an under. This was Tulsa’s second straight loss, dropping their record to 1-2 for the season.
After a slow start, Tulsa found themselves down 7-0 after the first quarter. However, Oklahoma State’s offense exploded in the second quarter, and the Golden Hurricane trailed 28-0 at halftime. Tulsa added a field goal in the third quarter, and Oklahoma State responded with 10 more points. Trailing 38-3 in the fourth quarter, Tulsa scored a late touchdown to make the final score 45-10.
In their 45-10 loss to Oklahoma State, Tulsa’s offense managed to gain 352 total yards, with 236 yards coming through the air. Kirk Francis completed 14 of 31 passes for 153 yards, while Kamdyn Benjamin led the receiving effort with six catches for 94 yards.
On the ground, Tulsa ran for 116 yards, with Anthony Watkins leading the way with 40 yards on nine carries. The Golden Hurricane picked up 19 first downs but were unable to find the end zone through the air, as Francis threw one interception and finished with a passer rating of 46.84.
Tulsa’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 560 total yards in their last game. Oklahoma State’s passing attack was particularly effective, racking up 431 yards and five touchdowns through the air. The Golden Hurricane’s secondary did manage to come up with one interception, but they allowed a completion rate of 71.8% to the Cowboys. Overall, Tulsa’s defense struggled to contain Oklahoma State’s offense, giving up 45 points and 25 first downs.
Are The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
After their most recent road game against NC State, Louisiana Tech is now 1-1 for the season. The Bulldogs, who were +20.5 point underdogs, lost by a score of 30-20. Despite the loss, Louisiana Tech covered the spread, and the combined score of 50 points surpassed the over/under line of 48 points.
Louisiana Tech fell behind 3-0 in the first quarter but managed to outscore NC State 17-3 in the second quarter, taking a 17-6 lead at halftime. However, the Bulldogs were outscored 14-3 in the third quarter, and the game was tied at 20 heading into the fourth. NC State then went on to outscore Louisiana Tech 10-0 in the final quarter.
Jack Turner led Louisiana Tech’s offense in their 30-20 loss to NC State, throwing for 281 yards and one touchdown. Turner connected on 52.8% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 76.27. His top target, Tru Edwards, caught four passes for 148 yards, including a touchdown.
The Bulldogs’ offense totaled 341 yards, with 60 yards coming from the running game. Louisiana Tech ran the ball 18 times and scored one rushing touchdown. Turner also contributed 21 yards on the ground.
In their 30-20 loss to NC State, Louisiana Tech’s defense allowed 364 total yards, with 210 yards coming through the air. The Bulldogs’ run defense was also a concern, giving up 154 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Despite these struggles, Louisiana Tech’s defense managed to come up with one interception.