LSU vs Louisiana Tech Prediction: Will LSU Cover -35.5?
Backdoor Cover’s model projects LSU -20.51 for Louisiana Tech at LSU, 15.0 points off the market’s LSU -35.5, and gives LSU a 97% win probability.
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What this tells us
My model is less bullish on LSU than the market. It projects a comfortable win with high confidence but stops well short of the margin the market is pricing in. That divergence between two reads of the same game is what my system is built to flag.
The model's side at the current line. It isn't a bet. I only bet a small share of the model's picks.
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How the number is built
The model rates every FBS team on efficiency, adjusted for opponent, and refits every week. It predicts a score, which becomes a spread and a total. Backdoor Cover Picks are the few games I bet.
My track record starts with the 2026 season. Picks are posted before kickoff and graded once the game finishes.
Common questions
Who does the model project to win LSU vs Louisiana Tech?
Backdoor Cover’s model projects LSU to win, with a 97% win probability.
What is the model’s predicted spread for Louisiana Tech at LSU?
The model projects LSU -20.51 and the market has LSU -35.5, a gap of 15.0 points.
What side does the model favor against the spread?
Louisiana Tech +35.5, at the current number. Backdoor Cover Picks may still pass on this game.
How the model is doing. 113–101–1 against the spread (52.8%), 35–23 on totals (60.3%) and 166–49 straight up (77.2%) on every game this season.
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Season predictions: Louisiana Tech and LSU.
Published Sep 10, 2026. Numbers refreshed Sep 11, 2026.