Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeat Kent State Golden Flashes 85-75: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Kent State Golden Flashes 75, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 85

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 85-75 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Thomas Assembly Center. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 145, with 160 points combined.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs final score and game recap

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won by 10 points.

Who covered the spread in Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs covered the spread as 5-point underdogs and won outright, by 10 points.

The spread opened at Kent State Golden Flashes -5.5 and closed at Kent State Golden Flashes -5.

Did Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs go over or under the total?

The game went over: 160 points combined against a closing total of 145, over by 15.

The total opened at 144.5 and closed at 145.

Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kent State Golden Flashes at -225 and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at +180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kent State Golden Flashes a 66% favorite. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won as the underdog at +180: $180 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 144.5 to 145, and the game went over.

This result left the Kent State Golden Flashes 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Kent State Golden Flashes and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Next for the Kent State Golden Flashes: the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: the Arkansas Monticello Boll Weevils at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026.