Tuesday night Conference USA football brings an intriguing showdown as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers under the lights. Both programs have had up-and-down seasons, but their offensive tendencies make this matchup one of the more exciting midweek betting opportunities. Western Kentucky’s high-octane passing attack, led by quarterback Caden Veltkamp, continues to produce explosive plays through the air. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, leans on veteran QB Jack Turner and running back Tyre Shelton to balance tempo and control drives. The Bulldogs’ defense has struggled to stop vertical passes, while Western Kentucky has been vulnerable to big gains on the ground. With two teams that can score quickly but give up yardage just as fast, this matchup sets up perfectly for player-prop bettors. Here are four props that stand out ahead of kickoff.
Caden Veltkamp Over 285.5 Passing Yards
Veltkamp has thrown for over 290 yards in three straight games, thriving in WKU’s fast-paced spread system. Louisiana Tech’s secondary ranks near the bottom of C-USA in yards allowed per attempt, creating ideal conditions for a big night.
Tip: Caden Veltkamp over 285.5 passing yards
- WKU pass-heavy offense
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La Tech weak vs deep ball
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Three straight 290+ yard games
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Jack Turner Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
Louisiana Tech will need to score to keep pace, and Turner has thrown multiple TDs in four of his last six starts. Western Kentucky’s defense has given up 17 passing touchdowns this year, struggling especially in red-zone coverage.
Tip: Jack Turner over 1.5 passing touchdowns
- Consistent TD production
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WKU vulnerable in red zone
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Likely shootout game flow
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Malachi Corley Over 88.5 Receiving Yards
Corley remains the centerpiece of Western Kentucky’s offense. The future NFL prospect has topped 90 yards in four of his last five outings and faces a Bulldogs defense that allows 277 passing yards per game. Expect heavy volume on screens and slants.
Tip: Malachi Corley over 88.5 receiving yards
- Top target
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Heavy usage
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La Tech struggles vs WR1s
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Tyre Shelton Over 67.5 Rushing Yards
Shelton has quietly been Louisiana Tech’s offensive stabilizer, averaging 6.2 yards per carry over his last three games. Western Kentucky’s defense ranks near the bottom of the FBS in rushing yards allowed (190+ per game). Look for La Tech to keep him heavily involved.
Tip: Tyre Shelton over 67.5 rushing yards
- Workhorse role
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WKU weak vs run
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Consistent recent production
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Conclusion
Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky has all the ingredients for a back-and-forth scoring affair. Veltkamp and Corley headline the Hilltoppers’ aerial assault, while Turner and Shelton offer reliable production for the Bulldogs. Expect plenty of offense — and a fun night for prop bettors.
