Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+8.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The UL Monroe Warhawks (5-6) will play the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (9-2) at Malone Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024. UL Monroe opens this game as 8.0-point underdogs. The betting total is set at 48.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head into this matchup 9-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Ragin' Cajuns took on the Troy Trojans and took home the win by a score of 51-30. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ran the ball a total of 32 different times and accrued 95 yards, which earned them an average of 3.0 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 56 plays which gave them 418 yds. Louisiana allowed 27 pass completions on 44 attempts for 259 yds, and a completion rate of 61.4%. In the running game, the Ragin' Cajuns conceded 135 yards on 34 attempts, which is an average of 4.0 yds per run allowed.

The Ragin' Cajuns have earned 4,937 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Louisiana has amassed 20 passing touchdowns and 23 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 6 times. Louisiana has accumulated 245 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 64 penalties for 510 yds. As a unit they average 176.1 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 49th in the nation. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 35.5 points per game.

Regarding yards through the air, the Ragin' Cajuns have allowed 2,101 yds which ranks them 33rd in Division 1. They are conceding 191.0 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.6%. During the season, they have surrendered 342.4 yards per outing which has them sitting 43rd in the country. They have yielded 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 17 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 151.4 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 1,665 rushing yards through 11 games. The Ragin' Cajuns are sitting in 48th in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 22.7 points per game.

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The Warhawks head into this matchup 5-6 this season. In their last game, the Warhawks went home defeated by a final of 28-21 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. UL Monroe allowed 39 running attempts for 187 yds (4.8 yards per rush). The Warhawks passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.2%, surrendering 170 yards on 18 out of 26 through the air. The Warhawks finished the game with 393 yards on 60 plays (6.6 yards per play). UL Monroe ran the football for 6.7 yards per carry, finishing the game with 256 yards on 38 carries.

In relation to how much they score, the Warhawks sit 117th in college football holding an average of 20.8 points per contest. The UL Monroe Warhawks maintain an average of 301.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 127th in D-1. The UL Monroe offense has 484 yds of penalties on 66 violations, which has them ranked 65th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 9 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 165 1st downs. For the year so far, the Warhawks have thrown for 1,449 yards through the air as well as an average of 131.7 passing yards per contest, which ranks 130th in D-1. They have an average of 169.9 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,869 yards for this season.

UL Monroe has conceded a total of 2,178 rushing yards (198.0 yards per contest) as well as 24 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air and 183.5 yards/game, which has them in 23rd in the nation. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles and 6 interceptions on the campaign. The Warhawks defense has been on the field for 751 plays, which is 94th in the nation. The Warhawks are conceding 28.0 points per game, which has them 91st in the country. This year, they have surrendered 308 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns -8.0

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