The Missouri State Bears (7-4) square off against a fellow CUSA opponent when they host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-5) on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Robert W. Plaster Stadium.

The Bulldogs are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Bears (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting preview for this this contest between the Bears and the Bulldogs, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Missouri State vs. Louisiana Tech betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bears (-3)
• Moneyline: Bears (-139), Bulldogs (+117)
• Total: 51.5 points

Missouri State vs. Louisiana Tech betting info and stats

Missouri State has an against-the-spread record of 7-4-0 so far this season. Missouri State has covered the spread in three of the games this season when favored by at least 3 points (3-0 ATS). Missouri State has been moneyline favorites in five games this season, and it has put up a 5-0 record in those contests. Louisiana Tech, in 11 games with a set spread this season, has gone 7-4-0 against the spread. In the two games Louisiana Tech has been the underdog by at least 3 points, it covered the spread one time. In the three games this year, Louisiana Tech has been the moneyline underdog, it is 1-2.

Missouri State vs. Louisiana Tech recent stats and trends

Missouri State Bears

• Missouri State has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Missouri State and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• The past three Missouri State games averaged 51.5 points, which equals this matchup’s over/under.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

• Louisiana Tech is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three matchups.
• Louisiana Tech and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
• The last three Louisiana Tech games averaged 48.5 total points, 3.0 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Missouri State vs. Louisiana Tech key players

Missouri State Bears

• Jacob Clark has thrown for 2,601 yards (260.1 ypg) to lead Missouri State, completing 66.1% of his passes and recording 22 touchdown passes compared to 10 interceptions this season.
• Shomari Lawrence has carried the ball 170 times for a team-high 880 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times.
• Ramone Green Jr. has collected 218 yards on 41 attempts. He’s caught 26 passes for 421 yards (38.3 per game) and two touchdowns, as well.
• Jmariyae Robinson’s 470 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 52 times and has collected 37 receptions and five touchdowns.
• Dash Luke has hauled in 34 receptions totaling 447 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Tristian Gardner has compiled 29 receptions for 438 yards, an average of 39.8 yards per game. He’s scored six times as a receiver this season.
• DJ Wesolak leads the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
• Jalen Brooks, Missouri State’s top tackler, has 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Jordan Dunbar has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 13 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

• Blake Baker has thrown for 1,228 yards (153.5 ypg) while completing 66.2% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 264 yards with three touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Clay Thevenin, has carried the ball 111 times for 559 yards (50.8 per game) with eight touchdowns. He’s also caught 25 passes for 191 yards.
• Omiri Wiggins has collected 437 yards (on 94 carries) with four touchdowns.
• Eli Finley’s 424 receiving yards (38.5 yards per game) are a team high. He has 36 receptions on 45 targets.
• Devin Gandy has put up a 366-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 21 passes on 49 targets.
• Marlion Jackson’s 38 targets have resulted in 16 catches for 282 yards and one touchdown.
• Jadon Mayfield has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
• Louisiana Tech’s leading tackler, Jacob Fields, has 49 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three interceptions this year.
• Jakari Foster leads the team with six interceptions, while also recording 26 tackles and six passes defended.