Last year Dave Aranda was the defensive coordinator of the 15-0 national champion LSU Tigers. He has long been regarded as one of the great defensive minds in the game. Aranda was an obvious choice for a Baylor program with national championship dreams. Overall Baylor posted an 11-3 mark for the 2019 College Football betting Games. And a berth in the Sugar Bowl. Head coach Matt Rhule cashed in with an NFL gig. The Aranda era begins Saturday against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. So too has La-Tech coach Skip Holtz led the Bulldogs to unprecedented success.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 12, 2020, Noon ET |
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| Location: | McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas |
| Louisiana Tech vs. Baylor TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Louisiana Tech | +18½ (-110) | 57 (-110) | +650 |  |
| Baylor | -18½ (-110) | 57 (-110) | -1000 | |
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, Baylor has a vastly superior online betting cache. Last season was a reminder of what the Bears program is capable of when right. Louisiana Tech is a favorite team among sharps. Quality plus public ignorance often translate into profits. La-Tech is coming off another profitable season of 10-3 straight up and 8-5 vs. the odds. So, we have the classic college football gambling battle of square and sharps. Those taking Baylor can expect a full retail price. At the very least. Louisiana Tech’s consistency makes sophisticated handicappers comfortable. Especially at plus points.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Team Overview
At the beginning of this year is Louisiana Tech a Conference USA favorite. Of great concern is a roster in transition at many positions. Including at quarterback. But Holtz’s record gives him the benefit of the doubt. Running back Justin Henderson ran for 1062 yards in 2019.
Baylor Bears Team Overview
Matt Rhule deserves credit for the rapid return to glory of Baylor. The Art Briles crash and burn is long behind the Bears. Aranda brings national championship street cred as the LSU defensive coordinator. Also factoring large is senior quarterback Charlie Brewer. For 2019 Brewer threw for 3161 yards and 21 touchdown passes. Brewer is in range of breaking Robert Griffin III’s school passing records. Namely, John Mayers nailed 16 of 19 field goals in 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Baylor Bears Against the Spread
The Bulldogs Are:
- 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road dog
- 2-8 under the total when getting points on the road
- 3-9 vs. the odds against Big 12 Conference opponents
- 7-2 over the total in games vs. Big 12 teams
- 8-3 on the board in their last 11 September matchups
- 1-4 under the total in September
The Bears Are:
- 7-12-1 vs. the line in September action
- 5-6 under the total in their last 11 September games
- 3-9 against the spread in their last 12 matchups as home chalk
- 8-3 over the total laying points at McLane Stadium
- 1-3-1 on the board against Conference USA teams
- 5-3 over the total vs. Conference USA
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted Baylor has been a poor College Football Betting Games home chalk. And is in the red against Conference USA. Further, Louisiana Tech is a proven road dog value.
Louisiana Tech vs. Baylor SBG Best Bet: Louisiana Tech