In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Louisiana Prediction for this College Football Week 3 matchup on Saturday, September 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Preview
Louisiana has a 1-1 record this season and are coming off a 30-49 road loss against USC. They will face Charlotte and Arkansas State next. Offensively, Louisiana averages 34 points per game, ranking 58th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 28 points per game, which is 110th. Louisiana averages 416 total yards per game (221.5 passing and 194.5 rushing), while allowing 344 total yards per game (135 rushing and 209 passing).
Lunch Winfield leads Louisiana with 401 passing yards with 72.7% completed passes and one touchdown. He also leads the team in rushing yards with 175, while Russell Babineaux has a team-high 7 receptions for 95 receiving yards. Defensively, Collin Jacob has a team-high 17 total tackles (13 of them solo), while Avery Demery leads the team with one sack.
UAB Blazers Preview
UAB has a 1-1 record this season and are coming off a 26-20 home win against Louisiana-Monroe. They will face Navy and Samford next. Offensively, UAB averages 24.5 points per game, ranking 96th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 31 points per game, which is 119th. UAB averages 397 total yards per game (167 passing and 230 rushing), while allowing 294.5 total yards per game (175.5 rushing and 119 passing).
Ryder Burton leads UAB with 334 passing yards with 55.3% completed passes and two touchdowns. Roderick Robinson II leads the team in rushing yards with 173, while EJ Reid has a team-high 7 receptions for 91 receiving yards. Defensively, Muaaz Byard has a team-high 20 total tackles (9 of them solo), while Tylin Jackson leads the team with one sack.
UAB Blazers @ Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- UAB has lost each of its last nine road games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana has won each of its last 11 September games as a home favorite.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in four of its last five September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has won the first quarter in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.
- UAB has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- Louisiana has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- UAB has covered the spread in each of its last six September games as a road underdog.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against opponents from the American Conference.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in three of UAB’s last four games.
- Louisiana has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UAB’s last eight September games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Louisiana’s last six games against teams from Alabama have gone OVER the total points line.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Teddy Gawlik ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Jonah Delange ranks 1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Louisiana ranks T5th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (4).
- UAB ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- UAB ranks 4th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (36:28).
UAB vs Louisiana Prediction
In this UAB vs Louisiana Prediction, Louisiana is coming as -7.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in the previous week but Louisiana looked great in its only home game, winning by 31 points in Week 1, they also have better numbers than UAB both offensively and defensively and have covered the spread in both of their games this season. On the flip side, UAB lost 23-42 in its only road game this season and I don’t trust them to stay within this short number. Take Louisiana and lay those -7.5 points.