The Bulldogs will play the Hilltoppers on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Louisiana Tech currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 98.33.
- Away Louisiana Tech - Louisiana Tech starts this game with a 0-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky meets Louisiana Tech boasting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Louisiana Tech currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 C-USA Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Louisiana Tech has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with Western Kentucky matching up with a 0.615 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Louisiana Tech currently possesses 8-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has tallied a 8-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Gather 'round, muggles! Louisiana Tech takes on Western Kentucky in a wizardly showdown.
Both teams have an 8-5 overall record, with a 1-1 conference standing. Louisiana Tech needs a win after losing their last game, while Western Kentucky aims to continue their winning streak. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
In the world of college basketball, conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky are locked in at 1-1 C-USA Conference standing. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get your wands ready for a magical matchup on Sunday, January 4th, 2026!
Best Bulldogs at Hilltoppers Odds
| Underdog Louisiana Tech | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Louisiana Tech | Favorite Western Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Kentucky is a -9.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Louisiana Tech is a +9.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Kentucky is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Louisiana Tech is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Louisiana Tech
Western Kentucky
1/04/26 3:00pm EST | +9.5 -118-9.5 -102 |
Underdog Louisiana Tech - Louisiana Tech bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +9.5 Louisiana Tech underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -9.5 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Louisiana Tech
Western Kentucky
1/04/26 3:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Louisiana Tech | 13-10 | 0.565 | 12-2 | 1-8 | 6-6 | +6.5 | 0.500 | W1 |
| Western Kentucky | 13-11 | 0.542 | 9-4 | 3-5 | 6-7 | +7 | 0.462 | W1 |
Louisiana Tech & Western Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Louisiana Tech Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Louisiana Tech YR: futures available
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Louisiana Tech & Western Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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