Tulane Green Wave (1-2) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-0)
September 21, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns +4 / Tulane Green Wave -4; Over/Under: +55.5
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The Tulane Green Wave and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college football action from Cajun Field. Here’s a Louisiana vs Tulane prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Louisiana vs Tulane pick.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
This year Tulane kicked off their campaign with a matchup against Southeastern Louisiana. The Green Wave didn’t have any issues in that one and rolled to a 52-0 blowout win. In game two versus Kansas State, Tulane held strong but was eventually bested 34-27.
Back on Saturday versus Oklahoma, Tulane was down 24-13 going into the final quarter. The Green Wave ended up with a 34-19 loss. QB Darian Mensah logged 166 yards with one TD and a pick. Makhi Hughes carried 19 times for 71 rush yards.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
Over on the Louisiana side, they took on Grambling State in their August 31 opener. The Cajuns didn’t have too many problems in that one and rolled to the win 40-10. QB Ben Woolridge finished with 308 yards, three scores, and a pick. Harvey Broussard caught four balls for 76 yards and a score.
Likewise for game two against Kennesaw State back on September 7. Louisiana won that one easily 34-10. Woolridge threw for 189 yards and a score in the victory, but Zylan Perry and Elijah Davis did most of the damage. That RB duo posted a combined 184 yards and three scores off 21 carries.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Cajun Field.
- Tulane has lost four of its last five games.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in 13 of its last 16 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games.
- Louisiana has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Cajun Field.
- Louisiana has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Cajun Field.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has lost each of its last three games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Tulane has covered the spread in each of its last four September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents at Cajun Field.
- Tulane has won the first half in four of its last five games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
- Tulane has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulane’s last six games as a favorite has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Louisiana’s last seven September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana vs Tulane Prediction
I might take a stab at Louisiana here. You could certainly make a case either way, though. The Cajuns have had an extra week to rest and prepare for this one, and they’re coming off a nice win. Louisiana posted 454 total yards (257 rushing), 7.8 yards per play, and 21 first downs versus Kennesaw State in their last outing.
As for Tulane, they didn’t post too bad of an effort versus a great Oklahoma team last weekend. The Wave coughed up two turnovers and had nine penalties, though. This next matchup will be significantly easier—that said I still like the Cajuns to cover.
