Southern Miss (1-9) goes on the road to take on Conference USA rival Louisiana Tech (3-7) in a Friday night battle. The Eagles have struggled since securing a victory in Week 2, dropping eight straight. The Bulldogs ended their five-game losing streak against Charlotte last week. They defeated the 49ers 42-32.
Kickoff from Joe Aillet Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Bulldogs are favored by 16 points in the latest Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points is set at 49. Before making any Louisiana Tech vs. Southern Miss picks, make sure you check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,500 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 12 of the 2021 season on a 36-23 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech and just locked in its coveted picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Louisiana Tech vs. Southern Miss:
- Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech spread: Louisiana Tech -16
- Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech over-under: 49 points
- Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech money line: Southern Miss +550, Louisiana Tech -800
- USM: Under is 8-1 in Golden Eagles last nine games in November
- LT: Bulldogs are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight-up win
Featured Game | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Why Louisiana Tech can cover
The Bulldogs average 393 yards per game and are fourth in Conference USA in passing yards (273.8). This offense exploded last week in the 42-32 victory against Charlotte, finishing with 504 total yards and a very balanced attack. Louisiana Tech rushed for 180 yards and threw for 324.
Sophomore quarterback Aaron Allen stepped in and started for the Bulldogs. He went 21-of-27 for 324 yards with two scores. Sophomore receiver Smoke Harris led the Bulldogs with eight catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. Running back Marcus Williams Jr. had a great outing against the 49ers’ defense. He had 29 carries for 131 yards with four touchdowns.
Why Southern Miss can cover
Freshman running back Frank Gore Jr. is the leading rusher for the Eagles. He has 162 carries for 731 yards and five scores. Gore Jr. has rushed for over 100 yards in two games. In their last game against UTSA, he had 20 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown. The Miami native has also reeled in 20 passes for 155 yards.
Junior receiver Jason Brownlee is the leading pass-catcher in the Eagles offense. He has racked up 36 grabs for 478 yards with two touchdowns. Brownlee has gone over 100 receiving yards against Rice and Middle Tennessee. He combined for 17 receptions with 247 yards and a score. This tandem will look to have a great outing against their conference rival on Friday night.
How to make Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 55 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only get the model’s Louisiana Tech vs. Southern Miss pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
