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Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky prediction: Why Western Kentucky is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Western Kentucky and Louisiana Tech will lock horns in men's college basketball action at E. A. Diddle Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Western Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Western Kentucky an 82% chance of defeating Louisiana Tech. Our predicted final score has Western Kentucky winning 80-70.
According to our model, Western Kentucky (-9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Louisiana Tech | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-105) | -9.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +385 | -485 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Western Kentucky -9.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Western Kentucky | -485 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.
Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Western Kentucky and Louisiana Tech at E. A. Diddle Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena
Conclusion
We predict Western Kentucky, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Louisiana Tech on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Louisiana Tech vs. Western Kentucky insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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