Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Prediction 10-19-24 College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week eight matchup. 

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 4-2 (1-1) this year after they lost to James Madison by a score of 39-7 in their last game. Coastal Carolina tied the game at seven in the first quarter, but they allowed the last 32 points in the game for the loss. The Chanticleers were out gained by a total of 421-181, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 3-14 on third down in the game. Ethan Vasko threw for 84 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Braydon Bennett rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries. 

Coastal Carolina also has a loss against Virginia this year, but they do have wins against Jacksonville State, William & Mary, Temple, and Old Dominion. The Coastal offense has scored 33.2 points per game with 218.5 passing yards and 177.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 31.2 point against per game this season. The Chanticleers have gone 36.4% on third down and 3-8 on fourth down through six games. Ethan Vasko has completed 53.9% of his passes for 1,185 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jameson Tucker has caught 15 passes for 303 yards and three scores. 

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are 5-1 (2-0) this season after they defeated Appalachian State by a score of 34-24 in their last game. Louisiana led 17-14 at halftime, but they were tied at 17 in the third quarter, before scoring 17 of the last 24 points in the game for the win. The Ragin’ Cajuns were out gained by a total of 391-364, won the turnover battle 5-1, and went 6-13 on third down in the game. Ben Wooldridge threw for 198 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Terrance Carter caught four passes for 107 yards and score. 

Louisiana has also defeated Grambling, Kennesaw State, Wake Forest, and Southern Miss, but they did lose to Tulane earlier this season. The ULL offense has scored 36.5 points per game with 245.8 passing yards and 185.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.7 points against per game this season. The Ragin’ Cajuns have gone 47.9% on third down and 6-10 on fourth down so far this season. Ben Wooldridge has completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,412 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Bill Davis has rushed for 399 yards and three scores. 

Why Louisiana will cover

• Louisiana has won eight of its last nine road games in October.
• The favorite has covered the spread in each of Coastal Carolina’s last four games at Brooks Stadium.
• Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
• Louisiana has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• Louisiana has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Louisiana’s last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Coastal Carolina’s last five October games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Coastal Carolina ranks 125th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (95.2).
• Coastal Carolina ranks 125th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (72.7).
• Louisiana ranks T133rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (100.0).
• Louisiana ranks T5th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.0).

Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Prediction 

Louisiana comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are 2-0 in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. Coastal Carolina has dropped two of their last three games and they have allowed 39, 37, and 43 points in those three games. The Chanticleers were just dominated by James Madison in their last game and I don’t think their defense is going to hold up here. Take Louisiana to win by a touchdown on the road.