Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4, 6-2 C-USA) will be trying to pick up their first bowl win when they face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (6-6, 3-5 Sun Belt) in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday afternoon. The game will be played at Caesars Superdome and it is scheduled to begin at 2:15 PM. ET.
The Gamecocks are coming off a 20-17 loss to New Mexico State as 2.5-point favorites. The Ragin’ Cajuns are coming off a 52-21 win over Louisiana Monroe as 12.5-point favorites.
Jacksonville State won the lone meeting between the two teams.
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Gamecocks Going For Fourth Win In Six Games
The Gamecocks closed out their regular season with a loss to the Aggies. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Ragin’ Cajuns, which will give them their fourth win in their last six games and their first bowl win in school history.
Jacksonville State is averaging 29.8 points per game. They are throwing for 165.6 yards and rushing for 232.3 yards per game.
Zion Webb completed 57 percent of his passes for 248 yards and two interceptions in the loss to the Aggies. Malik Jackson had eight carries for 43 yards and one touchdown, while Perry Carter had seven catches for 134 yards.
Jacksonville State has played well defensively, giving up 20.3 points per game. They gave up 20 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.
Ragin’ Cajuns Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Ragin’ Cajuns snapped their three-game losing streak with a win over the Warhawks in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Gamecocks, which will give them their second win in a row and second straight New Orleans Bowl win.
Louisiana is averaging 32.3 points per game. They are throwing for 221.8 yards and rushing for 183.5 yards per game.
Chandler Fields completed 90 percent of his passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Warhawks. He also had 38 rushing yards and one touchdown. Elijah Davis had 14 carries for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while Neal Johnson had three catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
Louisiana has struggled defensively, giving up 28.2 points per game. They gave up 21 points in their last game and will have to keep it up if they want to win this game.
Zeon Chriss-QB (Leg) is questionable for this game.
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Best Bets for this Game
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The Gamecocks have won three of their last five games. They have played well offensively, scoring more than 29 points per game. They have one of the best running games in the country and don’t throw the ball as much. The Ragin’ Cajuns have been terrible against the run and gave up over 179 yards per game in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Gamecocks in this game. The Ragin’ Cajuns have lost three of their last four games. They have a good running game, but their passing game isn’t as good. Unfortunately for them, the Gamecocks have done a great job against the run, so expect them to keep Louisiana’s running game in check and force them to beat them through the air, which isn’t going to happen. Go with Jacksonville State to cover the spread.
Prediction: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -2.5
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The Gamecocks are averaging 29.8 points per game and 28.3 points per game on the road. They scored 28 points in their lone game against the Ragin’ Cajuns. They run the ball well and they’re facing a team that is one of the worst in the country at stopping the run and is giving up 28.2 points per game, so expect them to hit their average in this game. The Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 32.3 points per game. They scored 14 points in their lone game against the Gamecocks. They also run the ball well, but they’re facing a team that has done a good job of stopping the run and is giving up 20.3 points per game, so don’t expect them to score enough points to push the score over the total.
Prediction: Under 58.5
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