The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) square off in a Conference USA matchup on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus odds list the Hilltoppers as 6-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 58.5 in the latest Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech odds (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page). Louisiana Tech is expected to start redshirt sophomore Jack Turner at quarterback against WKU.

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The model has factored in Louisana Tech loves to run the ball and get both tailbacks involved consistently. The Bulldogs head into this game fifth in Conference USA in rushing yards per game (152). Junior running back Tyre Shelton leads the way with 37 rushes for 318 yards and three scores. He's logged a rushing touchdown in three straight games. Freshman running back Keith Willis Jr. has added 240 yards and three touchdowns.

The model also knows Western Kentucky senior quarterback Austin Reed is off to a strong start. Reed sees the field well and owns the arm talent to make throws anywhere. The Florida native is leading Conference USA in passing yards (1,368) with 11 passing touchdowns. Reed has notched 250-plus passing yards in four of his five starts this season. 

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