Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Preview and Betting Guide

2023-12-05 08:00:00

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), in this season’s R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, where they will face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana will host the matchup on December 16, 2023, starting at 2:15 PM ET on ESPN. An over/under of 59 points has been set for the contest.

Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Favorite, Moneyline, Total

Spread Favorite: Gamecocks (-3.5)

Moneyline: Gamecocks (-166), Ragin’ Cajuns (+136)

Total: 59 points

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How to Watch Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana

When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:15 PM ET

Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

TV: ESPN

Gamecocks 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat
Average (Total)
Rank

Pass yards
165.6 (1987)
121

Rush yards
234.7 (2816)
4

Points scored
29.8 (358)
54

Pass yards against
248.3 (2979)
109

Rush yards against
114.1 (1369)
24

Points allowed
20.3 (244)
26

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Jacksonville State 2023 Betting Info

The Gamecocks have won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.

Jacksonville State is 5-0 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.

So far this season, five out of the Gamecocks’ 12 games have gone over the point total.

The Gamecocks’ average point total in outings this year is 53, six points below the over/under in this game.

The Gamecocks are 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall in their last three contests.

The final combined score of the last three Louisiana games has exceeded the set total every time.

The Ragin’ Cajuns’ last three outings have ended with an average of 51 points scored. That’s eight fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Gamecocks Home/Away Splits (2023)

Overall
Home
Away

Point Total AVG
53
55.8
50.1

Implied Total AVG
30.8
32.3
29.2

ATS Record
9-3-0
5-1-0
4-2-0

Over/Under Record
5-7-0
1-5-0
4-2-0

Moneyline Favorite Record
5-1
3-0
2-1

Moneyline Underdog Record
3-3
2-1
1-2

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Jacksonville State’s Offense vs. Louisiana’s Defense (2023)

The Gamecocks’ rushing game ranks fourth in the FBS (234.7 yards per game), while the Ragin’ Cajuns allow 161.5 per game (85th-ranked run defense).

Jacksonville State’s 165.6 passing yards per game ranks 121st in the FBS. Louisiana’s defense gives up 213.3 through the air (48th in college football).

Jacksonville State averages 6.3 yards per pass attempt (110th in the FBS) compared to the 7.3 per pass Louisiana allows (71st in college football).

Ragin’ Cajuns 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat
Average (Total)
Rank

Pass yards
221.8 (2662)
72

Rush yards
185.4 (2225)
29

Points scored
32.3 (387)
38

Pass yards against
213.3 (2559)
48

Rush yards against
161.5 (1938)
85

Points allowed
28.2 (338)
86

Louisiana 2023 Betting Info

The Ragin’ Cajuns are 5-7-0 against the spread this year.

Jacksonville State is 5-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.

There have been seven Ragin’ Cajuns games (out of 12) that went over the total this season.

The Gamecocks’ average point total in matchups this year is 53, six points below the over/under in this game.

The Gamecocks have covered the spread twice in their last three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.

Louisiana and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.

The past three Ragin’ Cajuns games averaged eight fewer points (51) than this matchup’s point total.

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Ragin’ Cajuns Home/Away Splits (2023)

Overall
Home
Away

Point Total AVG
55.9
57.8
54.1

Implied Total AVG
33.1
34.8
31.3

ATS Record
5-7-0
2-4-0
3-3-0

Over/Under Record
7-5-0
3-3-0
4-2-0

Moneyline Favorite Record
3-4
3-2
0-2

Moneyline Underdog Record
2-2
0-0
2-2

Louisiana’s Offense vs. Jacksonville State’s Defense (2023)

The Ragin’ Cajuns average 221.8 passing yards per game (72nd in the FBS) compared to the 248.3 per game the Gamecocks allow (109th in college football).

Louisiana’s passing attack averages 7.8 yards per pass attempt (48th in the FBS). Jacksonville State gives up 7.4 per pass (77th in college football).

Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Prediction and Pick

Our prediction for Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana sees the Gamecocks (-166 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the under at 59 points.

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