Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs Troy Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

In Week 9 of the 2025 regular season, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns will head to Troy, AL, to play against the Troy Trojans. This Sun Belt Conference game will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN+.

The Ragin’ Cajuns come into this game with a 2-5 record. They have struggled on the road, holding a 0-3 away record. On the other side, the Trojans have a 5-2 record and have been strong in conference play with a 3-0 record. The game odds favor Troy, with a moneyline of -347, while Louisiana-Lafayette’s moneyline sits at +273.

Louisiana-Lafayette Team Preview

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have had a tough season so far. They lost to Southern Miss 22-10 at home. They also fell to James Madison 24-14 on the road. In these games, their passing game struggled, but they found some success with their rushing attack.

Looking at the season stats, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored 165 points, ranking them 63rd. Their passing yards rank is low at 122nd, but they are 39th in rushing yards. Their defense has allowed 207 points, ranking 113th, but they are strong in interceptions and fumbles recovered, both ranking in the top 10.

The team has some key players who stand out. Zylan Perry has rushed for 466 yards and scored five touchdowns. On the injury front, several players are questionable, including J’Marion Gooch and Shelton Sampson Jr., which might affect their lineup in upcoming games.

Louisiana-Lafayette vs Troy Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Troy Trojans
  • Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy, AL
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette +273, Troy -347

Troy Team Preview

The Troy Trojans are on a winning streak with four victories in their last five games. They recently won 37-14 against Louisiana-Monroe. The Trojans’ passing game was strong with 223 yards and no interceptions.

Troy has been effective on offense this season. The team has scored 198 points, ranking 48th. Their passing game has contributed 1,482 yards, placing them 85th in that category.

The Trojans have several key players dealing with injuries. Goose Crowder, a quarterback, is questionable due to an undisclosed issue. Other players facing similar situations include Eli Russ and Garner Langlo on the offensive line.

BTB Betting Pick

The game between Louisiana-Lafayette and Troy has a spread of +9.5 for Louisiana-Lafayette. The projected score is Troy 28, Louisiana-Lafayette 20. Given Louisiana-Lafayette’s struggles on defense, allowing 207 points, taking Troy to cover the -9.5 spread is a reasonable choice.

The total for this game is set at 47.5. Louisiana-Lafayette’s defense has allowed 207 points, while Troy’s defense has given up 171 points. With both teams showing defensive weaknesses, the projected total score of 48 suggests taking the over 47.5 is a good pick.