Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat UL Monroe Warhawks 24-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 24, UL Monroe Warhawks 0
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs shut out UL Monroe Warhawks 24–0, covering the –13.5 spread with ease. The total finished under 56, combining for just 24 points.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks final score and game recap
A scoreless first half gave way to a decisive second-half explosion. Louisiana Tech broke through in the third quarter with two touchdown passes from Blake Baker, establishing a 14–0 lead before adding 10 more points in the fourth. UL Monroe never registered a score.
Baker completed 15 of 21 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Marcus Calwise Jr. led receivers with eight catches for 119 yards. For the Warhawks, JP Coulter caught four passes for 42 yards and Bryce Anderson added two for 39, but neither could spark an offensive spark.
Who covered the spread in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks?
Louisiana Tech covered as a –13.5 favorite, winning by 24 points and exceeding the line by 10.5. The spread opened at +15.5 for UL Monroe and tightened by 2 points to close at –13.5, with money flowing toward the underdog.
Did Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks go over or under the total?
The game finished 32 points under the 56-point total. All scoring came in the second half—14 points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth—leaving the first half scoreless. The total opened at 57 and moved down one point to 56.
How did AiQ's Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks predictions do?
AiQ was 1–0 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Picked Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at –558, result WIN (+$17.92 on a $100 bet).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- UL Monroe Warhawks team total 20.5: Under (paid +100); the Warhawks finished with 0.
- First-quarter moneyline: tied, bets refunded.
- First-quarter total 13.5: Under (paid –120); no points were scored.
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team total 34.5: Under (paid –108); the Bulldogs finished with 24.
- First-half moneyline: tied, bets refunded.
- First-half total 28.5: Under (paid –108); the half ended 0–0.
- First-half spread UL Monroe Warhawks +7.5 covered (paid –115); the Warhawks held the line in a scoreless half.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. UL Monroe Warhawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Louisiana Tech Bulldogs –558, implying an 81% win probability after removing the 4.3% vig. A $100 bet on Louisiana Tech would have returned $17.92 profit. AiQ's expected-value calculation flagged the –558 line as negative EV at –0.5% (best price –550 at FanDuel), with the market and AiQ's model both calibrating to 84% win probability.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and UL Monroe Warhawks betting trends: 2026 season
Louisiana Tech sits at 4–2 overall with a 3–0 home record and 1–2 away/neutral. Against the spread in six games with a closing line, they are 5–1. Their over/under record stands at 5 overs and 1 under. The Bulldogs have won three straight after consecutive losses.
UL Monroe remains winless at 0–6, with identical 0–3 records at home and away/neutral. They are 1–5 against the spread and 4–2 on the total. The Warhawks have lost six consecutive games.
What's next for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and UL Monroe Warhawks?
Louisiana Tech hosts Old Dominion Monarchs on Saturday, October 24. UL Monroe travels to Troy Trojans the same day.