Louisiana-Lafayette vs Marshall Prediction 12-7-24 College Football Picks
Marshall Thundering Herd (9-3) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (10-2)
December 7, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -5.5 / Marshall Thundering Herd +5.5; Over/Under: +57.5
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The Marshall Thundering Herd and Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in the college football Sun Belt Championship at the Cajun Field. Here’s a Louisiana-Lafayette vs Marshall Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana-Lafayette vs Marshall Pick.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd are coming off wins over Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, and James Madison. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 3 straight road games. Braylon Braxton is completing 58.9 percent of his passes for 1,431 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Christian Fitzpatrick and Chuck Montgomery have combined for 912 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Carl Chester has 19 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 200.4 yards per contest, and AJ Turner leads the way with 864 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 24.8 points and 388 yards per game. Jaden Yates leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 109 tackles, Mike Green has 16 sacks and Josh Moten has 4 interceptions.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns lost to South Alabama, and they recently beat Troy and UL Monroe. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have won 4 of their last 6 home games. Ben Wooldridge is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 2,392 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Lance LeGendre and Terrance Carter have combined for 1,422 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Harvey Broussard has 27 receptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns ground game is averaging 180.7 yards per contest, and Bill Davis leads the way with 777 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana-Lafayette is allowing 22.8 points and 341.8 yards per game. K.C. Ossai leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns with 103 tackles, Jordan Lawson has 5.5 sacks and Tyree Skipper has 4 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last six games.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Marshall has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against conference opponents.
- Marshall has won the first quarter in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Marshall’s last six games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twenty of Louisiana’s last 25 home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 134th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (100.0).
- Louisiana ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (13.3).
- Marshall is one of only 15 FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ((6-0)).
- Marshall ranks 19th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (200.4).
Louisiana-Lafayette vs Marshall Prediction
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but the value remains with Marshall and the points. The Marshall Thundering Herd are 10-1-1 ATS on the season, making them the best cover team in college football with a cover percentage of 90.9 percent. Marshall has outright won its last two games as an underdog and is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games as an underdog. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Marshall cashes tickets more than any team in the sport. Give me the points.
