In this article, we will formulate a Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 27th at the Cajun Field at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Louisiana Preview
Louisiana has a 1-3 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Sun Belt West. They are 1-3 ATS, 2-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and 0-2 away record. The Ragin’ Cajuns are coming off a 31-34 away loss to Eastern Michigan and are playing James Madison and Southern Mississippi next.
Offensively, the Ragin’ Cajuns average 21.8 points per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 27.5 points per game, which is 98th. Louisiana averages 303.0 total yards per game, with 199.3 rushing yards and 103.8 passing yards per game. They allow 376.0 total yards per game, with 215.8 rushing and 160.3 passing yards per game.
Daniel Beale leads the Ragin’ Cajuns with 323 passing yards and 50.7% completed passes. Zylan Perry leads the team in rushing yards, with 336, while Robert Williams has a team-high 8 caught passes for 150 receiving yards.
Defensively, Jaden Dugger has a team-high 32 total tackles, 15 of them solo. Jaelen Crider leads the Ragin’ Cajuns in sacks, with 1.5, while Courtline Flowers has one interception.
Marshall Preview
Marshall has a 2-2 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the Sun Belt East. They are 3-1 ATS, 1-2-1 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and 1-1 away record. The Thundering Herd are coming off a 42-28 away victory over Middle Tennessee State and are playing Old Dominion and Texas State next.
Offensively, the Thundering Herd average 26.8 points per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 25.2 points per game, which is 82nd. Marshall averages 326.8 total yards per game, with 180.0 rushing yards and 146.8 passing yards per game. They allow 359.3 total yards per game, with 102.5 rushing and 256.8 passing yards per game.
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson leads the Thundering Herd with 379 passing yards and 79.4% completed passes. Michael Allen leads the team in rushing yards, with 135, while Toby Payne has a team-high 10 caught passes for 107 receiving yards, and has two touchdowns.
Defensively, Cannon Lewis has a team-high 24 total tackles, 11 of them solo. Jamaal Whyce leads the Thundering Herd in sacks, with 2.5, while Jibreel Al-Amin has two interceptions.
Marshall Thundering Herd @ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won each of its last 10 September games as a home favorite.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Louisiana’s last three games.
- Marshall has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against teams from Louisiana.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last 10 September games as a road underdog.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Marshall has won the first quarter in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- Marshall has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Marshall’s last 10 September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twenty-one of Louisiana’s last 26 home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Tony Sterner leads the Sun Belt Conference for field goals made (6) this season.
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, DeWain Trotter leads the Sun Belt Conference for interceptions (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Two of Louisiana’s four games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Louisiana ranks 135th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (101.3).
- Marshall ranks 130th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-6.5).
- Marshall ranks 126th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (146.8).
Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, Marshall won 31-3 on the road, but Louisiana has won their previous two meetings, and their last two meetings have gone under the total.
In this Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction, Louisiana is coming as -1.5-point home favorites, with the total set at 46.5 points. Louisiana is coming off back-to-back losses, and are 1-3 against the spread this season. On the flip side, Marshall is coming off two straight wins and are 3-1 against the spread. the Thundering Herd are better both offensively and defensively so far this season, and I like them as underdogs in this spot. Take Marshall and the +1.5 point on the road in this one.