Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (+8)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-4) are hosting the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (5-3) at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Louisiana is 8-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 60.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this game with a record of 5-3 for this year. In their last contest, the Ragin' Cajuns played the South Alabama Jaguars and took home the win by a score of 33-20. Zeon Chriss went 13/17 with 145 yds passing and 2 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 186.9 and finished the game with no interceptions. Jacob Kibodi led the offense in rushing for the Ragin' Cajuns with 23 totes for 119 yds (5.2 yards per carry). The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ran the football 49 different times and tallied 203 yards, which came out to an average of 4.1 yards per tote. Overall, they had 66 plays which gave them 348 yards. Louisiana conceded 29 completions on 49 attempts for a total of 381 yards, and a completion rate of 59.2%. Against the run, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 117 yards on 28 attempts, which averages out to 4.2 yards per run allowed.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have an average of 32.9 points per game. As a team they average 214.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 12th in Division 1. The Ragin' Cajuns have attained 3,323 yards in total this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Louisiana has compiled 15 passing touchdowns and 17 touchdowns on the ground. Louisiana has accrued 161 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 47 infractions for 385 yards. They have turned the football over 15 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Ragin' Cajuns are giving up 1,899 yds which has them ranked 85th in college football. They have conceded 237.4 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 64.6%. In total, they are surrendering 383.3 yards/outing which puts them 79th in the nation. They have yielded 15 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 3.7 yards per rush and 145.9 rushing yards per contest for the season. For the year, they have allowed 1,167 rushing yards through 8 games. The Ragin' Cajuns rank 78th in college football regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 26.9 PPG.

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The Red Wolves head into this game 4-4 for this season. When they last played, the Red Wolves got the victory with a final of 34-24 when they played the UL Monroe Warhawks. Zak Wallace ran the football 18 times for 118 yards, walking away from the game with 6.6 yards per carry for Arkansas State. Jaylen Raynor (1 touchdown) walked away from the game with 298 yds on 15/30 passing while his QB rating was 137.8. He had 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.9. Arkansas State conceded 35 rushing attempts for 148 yards (4.2 yards per carry). The Red Wolves passing defense conceded a completion rate of 55.6%, relinquishing 300 yds on 25 for 45 through the air. The Red Wolves finished the contest with a total of 457 yards while running 66 plays (6.9 yds per play). Arkansas State rushed for 4.4 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 159 yards on 36 carries.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Red Wolves are ranking 97th in the nation averaging 23.0 PPG. The Arkansas State Red Wolves hold an average of 373.3 yards per contest, which has them sitting 77th in the nation. The Arkansas State offense has accrued 475 yards of penalties on 48 violations, which is 67th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 151 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Red Wolves have racked up 1,842 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 230.3 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 64th in the nation. They have an average of 143.0 run yards per game and have run for 1,144 yards for the season.

The Red Wolves are giving up 33.8 PPG, which has them 121st in D-1. Arkansas State has surrendered a total of 1,491 yards via the ground game (186.4 yards per contest) and 16 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. Overall, they have given up 270 pts. They have given up 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 269.0 yards per contest, ranking them 120th in the nation. The Red Wolves defense has participated in 570 plays, which has them ranked 108th in the country. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the year.

Who will win tonight's Ragin' Cajuns/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +8

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