Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Ragin' Cajuns (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (7-1) welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-3) at Cajun Field on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Louisiana opens this contest as 16.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 60.5.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves head into this game 5-3 this season. In their last contest, the Red Wolves went up against the Troy Trojans and notched a win by a score of 34-31. Against the run, the Red Wolves gave up 162 yards on 38 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per run surrendered. Arkansas State conceded 22 pass completions on 33 tries for 304 yards, and a completion rate of 66.7%. Overall, they ran 82 plays which converted into 534 yards. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ended up rushing 42 different times and totaled 185 yds, which came out to an average of 4.4 yards per tote.

The Red Wolves have earned 3,111 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Arkansas State has earned 10 touchdowns via the pass and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times. Arkansas State has a total of 170 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 44 penalties for 399 yards. As a team they average 138.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 93rd in college football. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 24.0 points per game.

The Red Wolves sit in 110th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 31.4 points per game. They are allowing an average of 5.4 yards per running attempt and 212.6 rushing yards per game for the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,701 yards via the running game in 8 outings. In terms of yards via the pass, the Red Wolves are allowing 1,891 yds which ranks them 73rd in college football. They are allowing 236.4 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.5%. During the season, they are giving up 449.0 yards/contest which puts them 122nd in Division 1. They have yielded 13 touchdowns by air as well as 20 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Ragin' Cajuns come into this game with a record of 7-1 this season. In their last game, the Ragin' Cajuns got the win with a final of 23-17 against the Texas State Bobcats. Louisiana ran for 5.0 yards per attempt, totaling 171 yds on 34 carries. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the game with 423 yds on 62 plays (6.8 yards per play). The Ragin' Cajuns passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 71.9%, surrendering 201 yards on 23 out of 32 passing. Louisiana surrendered 40 rush attempts for 177 yds (4.4 yards per rush).

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns hold an average of 440.9 yards/game, ranking them 26th in Division 1. The Louisiana offense has 375 yds of penalties on 47 violations, which has them ranked 90th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 178.4 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,427 yards for the season. They have thrown 4 picks while conceding 0 fumbles and they have recorded 178 1st downs. When discussing their scoring prowess, the Ragin' Cajuns rank 34th in Division 1 holding an average of 32.8 PPG. Over the course of the season thus far, the Ragin' Cajuns have a total of 2,100 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 262.5 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 34th in D-1.

Louisiana has allowed a total of 1,253 yards via the ground game (156.6 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the campaign. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 170.6 yards per outing, which puts them in 16th in college football. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 7 picks on the season. The Ragin' Cajuns defense has taken the field for 485 plays, which ranks them 10th in college football. The Ragin' Cajuns are relinquishing 22.1 PPG, which puts them 46th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 177 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -16.5

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