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Louisiana Tech enters on a three-game winning streak and has handled home games well, going 3-0 at home while averaging 33.3 points per game. The Bulldogs have also been efficient on a per-play basis at 5.3 yards per play, which pairs well with a defense allowing 24.5 points per game. Old Dominion comes in at 2-5 overall and 1-6 against the number, with a 3.7 yards-per-play offense that has made it difficult to sustain drives. Defensively, the Monarchs have allowed 26.9 points per game and 4.8 yards per play, leaving them vulnerable if Louisiana Tech establishes rhythm early.
Louisiana Tech looks like the more complete team in this matchup and should control the game at home. The Bulldogs have been productive on offense, steady at home, and more reliable against the number than Old Dominion, which has struggled to generate offense and has been one of the weaker teams in the market. With the projection pointing to a double-digit home win, the strongest angle is Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -11.5, backed by a final score projection of 31-19.