At the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the New Orleans Bowl will take place on Saturday. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks will take on the Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into the game with an 8-4 record. Jacksonville State finished third in Conference USA. The Gamecocks fell in their season finale on the road at the New Mexico State Aggies.
Gamecocks vs Ragin Cajuns Picks
Pick: Gamecocks Spread (-3)
For the Ragin Cajuns, they needed a win in their season finale to Louisiana-Monroe to become bowl-eligible. The Ragin Cajuns are 6-6 on the season. Let’s get to our Jacksonville State vs Louisiana betting analysis.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Odds
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Information
Before our College Football Picks between these two NCAAF Teams, let’s take a look at some information on both teams:
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Date & Time: Saturday December 16th, 2023; 1:15 pm CST
Location of the game: Caesars Superdome; New Orleans, LA
How to Watch: ESPN
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Recent Scores
Some previous scores and odds to help with our Jacksonville State vs Louisiana betting analysis:
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Last 5
- Tuesday, October 17th, 2023: 20-17 win over Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
- Wednesday, October 25th, 2023: 41-16 win at Florida International University Panthers
- Saturday, November 4th, 2023: 38-28 loss at South Carolina Gamecocks
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 56-17 win over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Saturday, November 25th, 2023: 20-17 loss at New Mexico State Aggies
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Last 5
- Saturday, October 28th, 2023: 33-20 win at South Alabama Jaguars
- Thursday, November 4th, 2023: 37-17 loss at Arkansas State Redhawks
- Thursday, November 9th, 2023: 34-31 loss vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Saturday, November 18th, 2023: 31-23 loss at Troy Trojans
- Saturday, November 25th, 2023: 52-21 win over Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Analysis
- Spread: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -3, Louisiana Ragin Cajuns +3
- Total: 57.5
- Moneyline: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -165, Louisiana Ragin Cajuns +140
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Preview
The job Rich Rodriguez has done at Jacksonville State is arguably one of the best in College Football. The four losses this season came to Coastal Carolina, Liberty, South Carolina, and New Mexico. Even those losses came by an average of 11 points per game, so it was not blowout-type losses.
The Gamecocks finished 6-2 in conference play and had a chance to play in the conference title game coming down to the final week of the season. The Gamecocks scored 29.8 points per game and allowed opponents to score 20.3 per game.
Jacksonville State was fifth in the nation in rushing yards. They averaged more than 232 per game. The top running threats for the Gamecocks were Malik Jackson and quarterback Zion Webb. They both have 7 touchdowns on the ground.
For Louisiana, a stretch of losses at Arkansas State, home to Southern Miss and on the road at Troy had them looking at not reaching a bowl game. But, the Ragin Cajuns took care of their state rival in the season finale to get the job done.
Chander Fields accounted for three touchdowns in the win. Fields was one of three quarterbacks for them this season. On the season, the quarterback position tossed 23 touchdown passes and 9 interceptions.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Prediction
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are coming into the game as the better team. They are the favorites here. They have had a better season. But, can they win this game, basically playing a road game against the Ragin Cajuns? The game played in New Orleans is definitely an advantage to them.
But, in the end, the talent wins out and the team that was more consistent all season is going to win this game. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks -3 is the way to bet this game. Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your College Football betting odds! Hope you enjoyed our Jacksonville State vs Louisiana betting analysis!
- Pick: Gamecocks Spread (-3)
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