The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and Troy Trojans meet Saturday in college football action at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Troy vs Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a Troy vs Louisiana Pick.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns lost to James Madison and Southern Miss, and they play South Alabama next. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have lost 5 of their last 7 games. Lunch Winfield is completing 50 percent of his passes for 484 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Shelton Sampson Jr. and Robert Williams have combined for 378 receiving yards on 23 catches, while Dale Martin has 6 receptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns ground game is averaging 189 yards per contest, and Zylan Perry leads the way with 466 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana-Lafayette is allowing 29.6 points and 407.7 yards per game. Jaden Dugger leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns with 68 tackles, Jaelen Crider has 1.5 sacks and Cameron Whitfield has 1 interception.
Troy Trojans Betting Preview
The Troy Trojans beat Texas State and UL Monroe, and play Arkansas State next. Troy has won 4 straight games. Tucker Kilcrease is completing 59.7 percent of his passes for 1,054 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. DJ Epps and Tray Taylor have combined for 585 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Rara Thomas has 15 receptions.
The Troy Trojans ground game is averaging 129.1 yards per contest, and Tae Meadows leads the way with 498 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Troy is allowing 24.4 points and 363.1 yards per game. Jordan Stringer leads the Troy Trojans with 65 tackles, Donnie Smith has 4.5 sacks and Joe Lott has 2 interceptions.
Why the Troy Trojans will win
- Troy has won each of its last eight October games as a favorite.
- Louisiana has lost four of its last five games.
- Troy has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Troy has won the first half in eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won seven of its last eight games in Alabama.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games as an underdog.
- Troy has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana has won the first quarter in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Louisiana has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana’s last seven October games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Troy’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Troy Trojans Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Donnie Smith leads the Sun Belt Conference for sacks (4.5) this season.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Zylan Perry leads Louisiana for touchdowns (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Troy has overturned the largest 2nd quarter deficit to win a game this season – 14 points vs Texas State.
- Troy has overturned the largest 1st quarter deficit to win a game this season – 21 points vs Texas State.
- Louisiana has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Three of Louisiana’s seven games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
Troy vs Louisiana Prediction
Louisiana is a below average team on both sides of the ball, and I don’t like backing horrible defensive teams on the road. Troy has issues of its own, but it’s finding ways to win regardless and is a profitable 5-2 ATS on the season. Troy is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games as a favorite. Even a subpar at best offense like Troy shouldn’t have trouble moving the ball against this Louisiana defense. Look for Troy to win its fifth straight game to keep pace in the Sun Belt West, earning this one by double digits.