Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (+8)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-0) are hitting the road to S.B. Ballard Stadium on Saturday, September 9, 2023 where they will try to beat the Old Dominion Monarchs (0-1). Louisiana opens as 8-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 48.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this game with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last contest, the Ragin' Cajuns played against the Northwestern State Demons and went home with a win by a final score of 38-13. Dre'lyn Washington led the offense in rushing for the Ragin' Cajuns with 8 carries for 88 yds (11.0 yds per carry). Ben Wooldridge finished 14/32 with 223 yds passing and 3 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 127 and finished the contest with 1 interception. When it came to stopping the run, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 77 yds on 40 tries, which is an average of 1.9 yards per run allowed. Louisiana gave up 12 pass completions on 28 tries for a total of 110 yards, and a completion rate of 42.9%. On the day, they had 66 plays which converted into 429 yds. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ran the ball a total of 34 different times and compiled 206 yds, which earned them an average of 6.1 yds per carry.

Regarding scoring, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have an average of 38.0 PPG. As a team they're holding an average of 206.0 yards via the ground game which is 39th in the nation. The Ragin' Cajuns currently have 429 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, Louisiana has totaled 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. Louisiana has amassed 20 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 2 penalties for 20 yards. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times.

The Ragin' Cajuns are sitting in 35th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 13.0 points per game. They are allowing an average of 1.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 77.0 yards on the ground per game on the season. In total, they have allowed 77 yards on the ground through 1 game. When it comes to passing yards, the Ragin' Cajuns have allowed 110 yds which ranks them 15th in the country. They have yielded 110.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 42.9%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 187.0 yards/game putting them at 11th in college football. They have surrendered 1 touchdown by air and no touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Monarchs come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the Monarchs walked away with a loss by a score of 36-17 against the Virginia Tech Hokies. Grant Wilson (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 94 yds on 13/25 passing while his QB rating was 102. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 3.8. Grant Wilson carried the rock 19 times for 81 yds, ending the game with 4.3 yds per attempt for Old Dominion. The Monarchs finished the contest with a total of 295 yds while they ran 68 plays (4.3 yds per play). Old Dominion ran for 4.7 yards per attempt, totaling 201 yds on 43 carries. Old Dominion surrendered 43 attempts on the ground for 109 yards (2.5 yds per rush). The Monarchs secondary gave up a completion percentage of 60.0%, surrendering 259 yards on 18 for 30 through the air.

The Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 295.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 103rd in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has compiled 36 yds of penalties on 4 violations, which ranks 101st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 19 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Monarchs are sitting 103rd in D-1 holding an average of 17.0 PPG.

Old Dominion has given up a total of 109 yards rushing as well as 1 touchdown on the ground so far this season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 259.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 95th in the country. They have no fumbles and no interceptions on the campaign. The Monarchs defense has taken the field for 73 plays, which has them sitting 94th in the nation. The Monarchs are giving up 36.0 PPG, which puts them 106th in D-1. This year, they have surrendered 36 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Monarchs +8

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