Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

This Saturday, Daniel Batcho and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will travel to E. A. Diddle Arena to take on Don McHenry and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a key Conference USA matchup. Get our free NCAAB Picks all season long! The Bulldogs, now 18-9, are coming off an 85-74 win against Middle Tennessee on Thursday. Batcho has been a dominant force for Louisiana Tech, providing a strong interior presence and helping control the paint on both ends of the floor.

Western Kentucky, sitting at 14-12, enters the matchup following a 78-62 loss against Sam Houston State on Thursday. McHenry has been a key playmaker for the Hilltoppers, leading their offensive attack and looking to get the team back on track. Playing at home, Western Kentucky will look to respond with a more complete effort after a tough loss.

Louisiana Tech has been solid on both ends of the floor, using their defensive intensity and rebounding advantage to control games. Batcho’s ability to dominate inside will be crucial, as the Bulldogs aim to maintain their momentum and put together another strong performance on the road.

For Western Kentucky, limiting Batcho’s impact in the paint and finding consistency on offense will be key. McHenry will need to step up as a scorer and facilitator, while the Hilltoppers look to get back in rhythm. They’ll need a strong defensive effort to contain Louisiana Tech’s size and physicality.

This game sets up a battle between Batcho’s inside dominance and McHenry’s offensive leadership in a key conference matchup. While Western Kentucky will fight to defend its home court, Louisiana Tech’s recent form and interior advantage could be the difference. Take the Bulldogs to cover the spread and to win outright. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win 77-69.