Old Dominion Monarchs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

The Old Dominion Monarchs (2-5) are on their way to Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-2). Old Dominion opens this contest as 13-point underdogs. The over/under is 44.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game with a record of 2-5 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Monarchs played the Georgia Southern Eagles and went home with a loss by a final score of 23-15. The Old Dominion Monarchs ended up rushing 32 different times and accrued 65 yds, which came out to an average of 2.0 yds per attempt. On the day, they had 56 plays which totaled 272 yards. Old Dominion surrendered 32 pass completions on 41 tries for 273 yards, and a completion rate of 78.0%. On the ground, the Monarchs conceded 133 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 3.8 yds per run surrendered.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 17.7 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 114.3 yards rushing giving them a rank of 122nd in the nation. The Monarchs have attained 1,868 yards in total for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Old Dominion has totaled 6 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. Old Dominion has tallied 98 1st downs, and they have been called for 55 infractions for 479 yards. They have surrendered the ball 15 different times.

The Monarchs are ranked 99th in D-1 regarding team defense, conceding 26.9 points per game. They are allowing an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 137.4 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have given up 962 running yards through 7 games. When talking about passing yards, the Monarchs have conceded 1,389 yards which ranks them 77th in Division 1. They have relinquished 198.4 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.7%. During this campaign, they have allowed 335.9 yards per contest ranking them 47th in the nation. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs head into this game 4-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs walked away with a victory by a final of 24-0 when they played the UL Monroe Warhawks. Louisiana Tech conceded 26 run attempts for 63 yards (2.4 yards per rush). The Bulldogs pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 58.6%, relinquishing 165 yds on 17 for 29 through the air. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 340 yards and they ran 66 plays (5.2 yards per play). Louisiana Tech rushed for 3.7 yards per tote, finishing the game with 160 yards on 43 attempts.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 392.8 yards/outing, ranking them 68th in college football. The Louisiana Tech offense has racked up 340 penalty yds on 38 infractions, which ranks them 93rd in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 153.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 918 yards in total. They have thrown 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have obtained 122 1st downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Bulldogs rank 43rd in the country by scoring 33.3 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 1,439 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 239.8 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 58th in the nation.

Louisiana Tech has allowed a total of 891 yards rushing (148.5 yards/game) as well as 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air and 205.3 yards per game, which has them in 64th in the country. This season, they have given up 147 points in total. They have 4 fumbles and 9 interceptions for the season. The Bulldogs defense has participated in 395 plays, which ranks 39th in D-1. The Bulldogs are surrendering 24.5 PPG, which puts them 76th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Monarchs +13.0

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