Louisiana Tech vs. Missouri State Prediction & Odds: College Football Week 14 Betting Preview

My best Louisiana Tech vs. Missouri State prediction focuses on Missouri State’s passing attack and Louisiana Tech's run game. Missouri State is a 1.5-point betting favorite ahead of kickoff from Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Mo., at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+).

My college football Week 14 predictions break down whether Louisiana Tech finds a way to slow down Jacob Clark and the Missouri State passing attack, and whether Missouri State’s top-ranked Conference USA rush defense stops one of the best rushing attacks in the league.

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🏈 Louisiana Tech vs. Missouri State preview & score prediction

Louisiana Tech is averaging 26.4 points per game, scoring at least 24 in four of its last five games. Meanwhile, Missouri State has scored at least 28 while allowing at least 21 in three of four games.

Can Louisiana Tech stop Missouri State’s passing attack?

Thanks to the arm of Jacob Clark, Missouri State’s passing attack is averaging 272.1 yards per game. Clark has thrown for at least 280 yards in four of five games, and he’s topped 270 in seven of 10 games this year.

Louisiana Tech’s pass defense ranks fourth in Conference USA, but the Bulldogs are still allowing 229.0 passing yards per game. Against the two Conference USA passing attacks that rank ahead of Missouri State, Louisiana Tech allowed 265.5 yards per game, as both teams scored at least 25.

Louisiana Tech has the fourth-best rushing attack in Conference USA, but Missouri State has the top-ranked rush defense. That said, Missouri State is still allowing 27.1 points per game, and Louisiana Tech has managed at least 24 in four of six Conference USA games.

FanDuel’s price of -110 implies a 52.38% chance that this Over hits. A $10 bet would profit $9.09.

Score prediction: Missouri State 28, Louisiana Tech 24

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Clay Thevenin vs. Missouri State rush defense

Five Louisiana Tech rushers have at least 62 carries this season. Thevenin leads the way with 111 carries for 559 yards, but Omiri Wiggins also has 92 carries for 429 yards, while Andrew Burnette has 62 for 326, and quarterback Trey Kukuk has 63 for 316.

Behind all of these players, Louisiana Tech is averaging 179.2 rushing yards per game. However, this unit will have its work cut out for it against a rush defense that allows just 139.5 rushing yards per game.

Considering Louisiana Tech is averaging just 175.3 passing yards per game, if the Bulldogs can’t throw, they can’t win. And considering Missouri State has held seven of its last eight opponents to 159 rushing yards or fewer, I don’t have high hopes for Louisiana Tech in this game.

Best prop bet: Louisiana Tech Under 195.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel)

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🌤️ Louisiana Tech vs. Missouri State weather

The weather could have a big impact on this game, as wind gusts are expected to reach up to 37 mph, while the chance of precipitation sits at 91%. 

📺 How to watch Louisiana Tech vs. Missouri State

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
• Location: Robert W. Plaster Stadium (Springfield, Mo.)
• TV: ESPN+