E.A. Diddle Arena · at Western KY · Conference game
Closing line
WKU -9.5✓ LT covered by 4.5
WKU -9.5✓ LT covered by 4.5Closing total145.5Under by 18.5
 LT | This season | WKU |
|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | Record | 6-5 |
| 4-6 | ATS | 7-4 |
| 5-5 | O/U | 7-4 |
ATS = covered-didn’t-push · O/U = overs-unders
Model before tip-off: LT 68–76 WKU · ✓ WKU (74%) won
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Box score
Score by half
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| WKU | 37 | 29 | 66 |
1st half: LT 25, WKU 37 (WKU by 12). The model had WKU by 4.4 and a total of 67.3 (actual 62).
Team stats
| LT | WKU | |
|---|---|---|
| 24-63 38% | Field goals | 17-53 32% |
| 4-20 20% | 3-pointers | 12-36 33% |
| 9-19 47% | Free throws | 20-25 80% |
| 44 15 off | Rebounds | 41 11 off |
| 13 | Assists | 14 |
| 6 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 20 | Fouls | 17 |
| 34 | Points in paint | 10 |
| 2 | Fast-break points | 2 |
Players
| LT | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Bates G | 40 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 4-11 | 3-8 |
| Kaden Cooper F | 30 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-3 |
| Avery Thomas II F | 26 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-5 |
| DJ Dudley G | 23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3-10 | 1-2 |
| Sir Issac Herron F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Bench | ||||||
| Scooter Williams G | 31 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4-16 | 0-2 |
| Melian Martinez C | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6-6 | 0-0 |
| Will Allen F | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Kylan Howze F | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Keegan Rowell G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Did not play: A'Meir Williams, Jermaurhiyun Anderson, Lachlan Thompson, Jaylen Fenner, Will Jeffress
| WKU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Newell F | 38 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4-14 | 4-12 |
| Ryan Myers G | 36 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 4-13 | 3-9 |
| Teagan Moore G | 33 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 5-11 | 3-5 |
| Noah Boyde C | 25 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| LJ Hackman G | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Bench | ||||||
| Armelo Boone G | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Kade Unseld G | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Blaise Keita F | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cam Haffner G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jack Edelen G | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Did not play: Lawson Rice, Cade Stinnett, Louie Semona III, Terrion Murdix, Leeroy Odiahi, Bryant Selebangue
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Market vs model
The model’s numbers beside the market’s
MarketModelModel edgeResult
Spread
MarketWKU -9.5
ModelWKU -7.5
Model edgeLT +2.0
W LT covered
Total
Market145.5
Model143.8
Model edgeUnder 1.7
W Under
Projected score
LT 68.1 · WKU 75.6
LT 61 · WKU 66
Win probability
WKU 74%
1st half
Spread
WKU -4.4
WKU -12.0
Total
67.3
62 points
Projected score
LT 31.5 · WKU 35.9
LT 25 · WKU 37
Market
Open → close
Spread
OpenWKU -9.5
no move
CloseWKU -9.5
No change since the open
Total
Open142.5
▲ 3
Close145.5
Up 3 since the open
Moneyline
LT +370 · WKU -485
Line movement
Opening and closing line · tap a dot
Opened WKU -9.5 · unchangedmodel WKU -7.5
model WKU -7.5
Opened 142.5 · closed 145.5 · moved 3 upmodel 144
model 144
Openline modelTip-off
Pre-game lines only (ESPN, DraftKings first). After tip-off the line shown is the closing line.
Last 10 games
2025-26, before tip-off
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 5-5 50% | 4-6 40% | 5-5 50% |
| WKU | 5-5 50% | 7-3 70% | 7-3 70% |
Recent meetings
Last 5 of 8 since 2021-22
LT 5–3 WKULT leads · 8 games since 2021-22 · LT 5-3 ATS
| Date | Result | Line | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024-25 | LT 63 @ WKU 64 | WKU -1.5 | LT W |
| Jan 23, 2024-25 | WKU 67 @ LT 77 | LT -4.5 | LT W |
| Feb 28, 2023-24 | LT 90 @ WKU 84 | WKU -1.5 | LT W |
| Feb 7, 2023-24 | WKU 81 @ LT 76 | LT -9.5 | WKU W |
| Feb 23, 2022-23 | LT 66 @ WKU 76 | WKU -4.5 | WKU W |
ATS History · 2025-26
WwinLloss·Wats winLats lossPpush·Owent over the totalUwent under the total
Louisiana Tech
10 games played
Straight up
5-5
50% wins
Against the spread
4-6
40% covers · avg −2.6 pts vs the line
Over / Under
5-5
50% overs · avg −9.5 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
| Date | Opp | Result | Line | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ NEV | L 50-77 | +9.5 | L −17.5 | 136.5 | U 127 |
| Nov 15 | vs JKST | W 68-51 | -8.5 | W +8.5 | 146.5 | U 119 |
| Nov 19 | @ INST | L 51-60 | +3.5 | L −5.5 | 147.5 | U 111 |
| Nov 26 | vsINST | W 75-73 | -2.5 | L −0.5 | 141.5 | O 148 |
| Nov 29 | vs ALCN | W 83-58 | -16.5 | W +8.5 | 137.5 | O 141 |
| Dec 3 | @ GASO | L 69-77 | +1.5 | L −6.5 | 145.5 | O 146 |
| Dec 13 | vs UL | W 65-44 | -9.5 | W +11.5 | 126.5 | U 109 |
| Dec 17 | @ TULN | L 53-61 | +4.5 | L −3.5 | 140.5 | U 114 |
| Dec 29 | vs UTEP | W 75-63 | -2.5 | W +9.5 | 130.5 | O 138 |
| Jan 2 | @ MTSU | L 51-88 | +6.5 | L −30.5 | 134.5 | O 139 |
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
4
@NEV
NEVL 50-77
−17.5
15
vsJKST
JKSTW 68-51
+8.5
19
@INST
INSTL 51-60
−5.5
26
vsINST
INSTW 75-73
−0.5
29
vsALCN
ALCNW 83-58
+8.5
3
@GASO
GASOL 69-77
−6.5
13
vsUL
ULW 65-44
+11.5
17
@TULN
TULNL 53-61
−3.5
29
vsUTEP
UTEPW 75-63
+9.5
2
@MTSU
MTSUL 51-88
−30.5
covered 4didn’t cover 6avg −2.6 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
4
@NEV
NEVL 50-77
−9.5
15
vsJKST
JKSTW 68-51
−27.5
19
@INST
INSTL 51-60
−36.5
26
vsINST
INSTW 75-73
+6.5
29
vsALCN
ALCNW 83-58
+3.5
3
@GASO
GASOL 69-77
+0.5
13
vsUL
ULW 65-44
−17.5
17
@TULN
TULNL 53-61
−26.5
29
vsUTEP
UTEPW 75-63
+7.5
2
@MTSU
MTSUL 51-88
+4.5
over 5under 5avg −9.5 ptslonger = bigger margin
Western KY
11 games played
Straight up
6-5
55% wins
Against the spread
7-4
64% covers · avg −0.2 pts vs the line
Over / Under
7-4
64% overs · avg +3.2 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
| Date | Opp | Result | Line | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs TNTC | W 82-70 | -14.5 | L −2.5 | 153.5 | U 152 |
| Nov 10 | @ EKU | W 87-79 | -1.5 | W +6.5 | 162.5 | O 166 |
| Nov 16 | vs TNST | W 95-82 | -12.5 | W +0.5 | 167.5 | O 177 |
| Nov 26 | vs VAN | L 78-83 | +18.5 | W +13.5 | 168.5 | U 161 |
| Nov 27 | vs USF | L 91-97 | +7.5 | W +1.5 | 167.5 | O 188 |
| Nov 28 | vs WICH | W 75-70 | +4.5 | W +9.5 | 155.5 | U 145 |
| Dec 6 | vs EVAN | W 80-79 | -11.5 | L −10.5 | 147.5 | O 159 |
| Dec 10 | @ MRSH | L 61-77 | +1.5 | L −14.5 | 159.5 | U 138 |
| Dec 19 | vs TLSA | L 81-82 | +2.5 | W +1.5 | 158.5 | O 163 |
| Dec 29 | @ JXST | L 67-78 | -2.5 | L −13.5 | 142.5 | O 145 |
| Jan 2 | vs SHSU | W 102-91 | -5.5 | W +5.5 | 168.5 | O 193 |
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
3
vsTNTC
TNTCW 82-70
−2.5
10
@EKU
EKUW 87-79
+6.5
16
vsTNST
TNSTW 95-82
+0.5
26
vsVAN
VANL 78-83
+13.5
27
vsUSF
USFL 91-97
+1.5
28
vsWICH
WICHW 75-70
+9.5
6
vsEVAN
EVANW 80-79
−10.5
10
@MRSH
MRSHL 61-77
−14.5
19
vsTLSA
TLSAL 81-82
+1.5
29
@JXST
JXSTL 67-78
−13.5
2
vsSHSU
SHSUW 102-91
+5.5
covered 7didn’t cover 4avg −0.2 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
3
vsTNTC
TNTCW 82-70
−1.5
10
@EKU
EKUW 87-79
+3.5
16
vsTNST
TNSTW 95-82
+9.5
26
vsVAN
VANL 78-83
−7.5
27
vsUSF
USFL 91-97
+20.5
28
vsWICH
WICHW 75-70
−10.5
6
vsEVAN
EVANW 80-79
+11.5
10
@MRSH
MRSHL 61-77
−21.5
19
vsTLSA
TLSAL 81-82
+4.5
29
@JXST
JXSTL 67-78
+2.5
2
vsSHSU
SHSUW 102-91
+24.5
over 7under 4avg +3.2 ptslonger = bigger margin
Line = the team’s closing spread (negative = favored). ATS number = points beyond the line; total number = combined points.
Louisiana Tech
5-5 overall · 1-1 in conference · Sun Belt Conference
Last five, 2025-26
- L@ MTSU51–88
- Wvs UTEP75–63
- L@ Tulane53–61
- Wvs Louisiana65–44
- L@ GA Southern69–77
2 days since their last game.
Western KY
6-5 overall · 1-1 in conference · Conference USA
Last five, 2025-26
- Wvs Sam Houston102–91
- L@ Jax State67–78
- Lvs Tulsa81–82
- L@ Marshall61–77
- Wvs Evansville80–79
2 days since their last game.