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Free NCAA Football Prediction: Louisiana vs. Houston Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs. Houston Cougars
2022 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns 6-6 vs. Houston Cougars 7-5
Date: Friday, December 23rd
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Independence Stadium Shreveport
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Ragin Cajuns 7 / Cougars -7 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Ragin Cajuns 196 / Cougars -247
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 58.5
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Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
In Sun Belt play, the Ragin Cajuns have a record of 4-4. the team’s overall record is 6-6.
The Ragin Cajuns are going for another win, as in their last game, they defeated Texas State, despite entering as the betting underdog.
The Ragin Cajuns head into the game with the 90th-ranked scoring offense at 27.0 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 26 receiving touchdowns compared to 10 rushing scores.
Going into the game, the Ragin Cajuns’ defensive unit is 38th in the NCAA in points allowed per game at 22.83.
Over their last 10 games, the Ragin Cajuns have covered the spread at a rate of 40.0%. In these games, they posted a straight-up mark of 4-6-0. Their last 10 over-under record comes in at 5-5-0. Louisiana has a positive scoring differential in these games, averaging 25.1 points per game and allowing 24.6.
Across their 5 previous road games, Louisiana has an ATS mark of 2-3-0. Their straight-up record in these matchups was 2-3-0 while averaging 24.4 points per game.
Houston Cougars
The Cougars finished last season with an overall record of 7-5. In their 8 American Athletic games, they went 5-3.
In their previous game, the Cougars fell to Tulsa on the road by a score of 37-30. Houston also picked up an ATS loss, as they were 13.0-point favorites entering the game.
The Cougars head into the game with the 19th-ranked scoring offense at 37.17 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 37 receiving touchdowns compared to 17 rushing scores.
Heading into the game, the Cougars will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 118th at 33.5 points per game allowed.
Through their last 10 matchups, Houston has gone 6-4-0 straight up and 3-7-0 vs the spread. Their last 10 scoring differential sits at +4.5, as they averaged 37.9 points per game while allowing 33.4. The over-under record in these games was 8-2-0.
When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 0-5-0 while averaging 34.6 per game. The team went 3-2-0 overall in these games.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Ragin’ Cajuns are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Ragin’ Cajuns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
- Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games.
- Cougars are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
This season, Louisiana has struggled to move the ball through the air, averaging just 224.92 passing yards per game. This week, the Ragin Cajuns will be facing a Houston defense that is ranked 181st in pass yards allowed per game. So far, they are averaging 227.7 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
In the passing game, the Cougars are currently one of the leading groups in the country, at 321.08 yards per game through the air. This week, the Cougars will be facing a Louisiana defense that is ranked 89th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they are averaging 331.36 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
4* Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
Going into the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the Houston Cougars are favored to pick up the win. If you’re going to get a bet down on the game, I recommend laying the points with the Cougars. Look for Louisiana to struggle to keep up with Houston’s strong offensive attack.
4* Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs. Houston Cougars NCAA Betting Pick: Houston ATS
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