Check out our free Blazers vs Bulldogs pick and preview for NCAAF week 13 game in Ruston. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week’s NCAAF matchup.
Blazers vs Bulldogs Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 13 Betting Odds
On Saturday, November 26th at 3:30 PM ET, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and UAB Blazers at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA. CBSS will carry the TV coverage for the game. The odds for this week 13 Conference USA matchup have the Blazers as the -17.5 point favorite on the spread. The over-under point total is currently set at 56.5.
Blazers vs Bulldogs Matchup at a Glance
- Sport: NCAAF
- Teams: UAB Blazers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Where: Ruston at Joe Aillet Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 26th
- Betting Odds:
- UAB -17.5, UAB -972 | LOUTCH +600 O/U 56.5
Blazers Preview:
As the Blazers travel to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, they have an overall record of 5-6. This includes going 3-4 in Conference USA action.
UAB is coming off a 31 loss to LSU by a score of 41-10. The Blazers entered the game as 15.5 point road underdogs, making this an ATS loss. The two team’s combined to score 51 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 50.5. In the win, the team’s defense gave up a total of 565 yards, with 266 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 123rd in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, UAB is ranked 42nd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 299 yards through the air.
Leading into this week’s game, look for a UAB offense to put together a strong performance. This season, the team is averaging 30.0 points per game and is generating explosive plays in the run game at a high rate. The team will be taking on a Louisiana Tech defense currently ranked just 115th in EPA. Throughout the season, the UAB offense has leaned on their rushing attack, but comes into the game with a below average success rate. This week could be an opportunity to improve their overall rushing numbers Louisiana Tech is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Blazers will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 208.91 yards places them 131st in the NCAA. So far, they are the 185th ranked team in attempts per contest (25.36).
Bulldogs Preview:
As the Bulldogs travel to take on the UAB Blazers, they have an overall record of 3-8. This includes going 2-5 in Conference USA action.
In their last matchup, Louisiana Tech fell by a score of 26-21 to Charlotte. Heading into the game, the Bulldogs were 2.0 point underdogs on the spread, leading to a loss vs the spread. With their 47 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 66.5. In the win, the team’s defense gave up a total of 414 yards, with 146 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 194th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Louisiana Tech is ranked 127th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 268 yards through the air.
Leading into this week’s game, look for a Louisiana Tech offense to put together a strong performance. This season, the team is averaging 29.18 points per game and is generating explosive plays in the pass game at a high rate. The team will be taking on a UAB defense currently ranked just 66th in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Louisiana Tech can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 116.36 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a UAB defense that is vulnerable up front. So far, the Bulldogs are the 46th ranked team in pass yards per game, with an average of 269.09. This has come while throwing the ball an average of 35.55 times per contest, placing them 56th in the NCAA.
Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game
In terms of betting, the Blazers have an ATS record of 3-7-0. Their current over-under record sits at 5-5-0. In their last 5 games away from home, the Blazers have a straight up record of 0-5-0 while going 0-5-0 vs the spread. The team averaged 16.4 points per game in this stretch.
In terms of betting, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 5-6-0. Their current over-under record sits at 8-3-0. Across their 5 previous home games, Louisiana Tech has an ATS mark of 4-1-0. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2-0 while averaging 38.6 points per game.
Blazers vs Bulldogs Pick
Free Spread Prediction: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 17.5
Free Spread Prediction: Under 56.5
