The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs take on the Washington State Cougars in Pullman, Washington. Kickoff is set for 10:00 p.m. EST on The CW.
Washington State is favored by 7.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -320. The total is set at 44.5 points.
Here’s my Louisiana Tech vs. Washington State prediction and college football picks for Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Louisiana Tech vs Washington State Prediction
- Louisiana Tech vs. Washington State Pick: Washington State -7 or Better
My Washington State vs. Louisiana Tech best bet is on the Cougars to cover. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Louisiana Tech vs Washington State Odds
| Louisiana Tech Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -105 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| Washington St Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -115 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | -320 |
- Louisiana Tech vs Washington State point spread: Washington State -7.5 (-115), Louisiana Tech +7.5 (-105)
- Louisiana Tech vs Washington State over/under: 44.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Louisiana Tech vs Washington State moneyline: Louisiana Tech +260, Washington State -320
Louisiana Tech vs Washington State Preview
Louisiana Tech finds itself in one of the worst situations of the entire season.
After a devastating one-point loss at Delaware in which the Hens scored twice in the final 30 seconds after recovering an onside kick, Louisiana Tech now must travel all the way across the country from Newark to Pullman for a non-conference game against a Cougars team coming off of a much-needed bye following four road games (including two out east) between Sep. 27 and Nov. 1.
That extra time off may also allow a few key contributors to return from injury along both the offensive and defensive lines.
That's as vicious as it gets.
I'm not sure how locked in the Bulldogs will be for this matchup in the middle of league play — similar to what we saw from Toledo when it had to fly out west and then take a long bus ride to the Palouse in the middle of MAC play a few weeks ago in a 28-7 loss.
To make matters worse, Louisiana Tech lost starting quarterback Blake Baker to a season-ending ACL injury that he suffered last Saturday against Delaware. As a result, we will see Evan Bullock and likely more run packages for Trey Kukuk, but Washington State has excelled all season at slowing down mobile quarterbacks.
Meanwhile, Washington State has been a different team since Zevi Eckhaus took over at quarterback. I'm still not sure what the Cougars were doing under center over the first month of the season. Pass protection remains a glaring issue (115th in Pressure Rate allowed), but Louisiana Tech doesn't generate much pressure (111th).
The Wazzu defense has also continued to improve as the season has progressed, holding its past five opponents to 13.2 points per game. That includes a pair of near upsets on the road against Ole Miss and Virginia — neither of which eclipsed 24 points.
Keep in mind the Cougars have also played a significantly more difficult schedule this season (54th vs. 128th, per Sagarin).
This is one of the toughest trips you will see, with astronomical home-field advantage.
I've had this spot circled since the Summer and am fine with anything at a touchdown or better.
I'd expect a focused effort from the Cougars, who essentially need this game for any shot at getting to a bowl in head coach Jimmy Rogers' first season.
Pick: Washington State -7 or Better
