Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

Coming into this week eight matchup, the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are favored by -3.5 points on the road as they take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at Brooks Stadium in Conway, and the over/under line is at 56.5 points. The game will be broadcast on ESNU. Louisiana has a 5-1 record, while Coastal Carolina is 4-2 on the season.

LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +3.5

This game will be played at Brooks Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.

WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:

• We have the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers winning this one by a score of 30 to 25
• Not only do we have the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 56.5 points

Will The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Win As Road Favorites?

Louisiana heads into Week 8 against Coastal Carolina with a 5-1 record, ranking 77th in our power rankings. They have a 99.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and an 8.9% shot at winning the Sun Belt. On the road, they are 2-0, while they are 1-1 at home this season.

The Ragin’ Cajuns have a +11.5 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 0-2 ATS as the favorite, and are 1-1 ATS as the underdog.

The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Louisiana’s games have averaged 56.8 points, with an average over/under line of 58.5 points and an average margin of +3.2 points.

Louisiana’s offense is averaging 34.2 points per game, placing them 26th in the nation, and they are ranked 29th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 1,412 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108. The Ragin Cajuns rank 25th nationally in passer rating and 17th in third-down conversion rate, converting 48.6% of their attempts.

Louisiana ranks 12th in completion percentage, completing 69% of their passes, and they are 35th in completions, averaging 20 per game. They also average 245.8 passing yards per game. On the ground, they are 42nd in rushing, with 188.3 yards per game. Bill Davis leads the team with 399 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Lance LeGendre is the top receiver with 322 yards and three touchdowns.

Louisiana’s defense has allowed 22.7 points per game this season, ranking 39th nationally. In their recent game against Appalachian State, they gave up 24 points but managed to force four interceptions. The defense allowed 391 total yards, including 236 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, while holding Appalachian State to 155 rushing yards.

Opponents have averaged 149.7 rushing yards per game against Louisiana and 162 passing yards, the 18th-lowest figure in the country. Quarterbacks have completed 64.7% of their passes against Louisiana, with a passer rating of 79.1. On average, opposing offenses have run the ball 33.2 times per game and attempted 26 passes.

Are The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Going Win In At Upset At Brooks Stadium

Coastal Carolina enters Week 8 against Louisiana with a 4-2 record, ranked 89th in our power rankings. They have a 91.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 2.1% chance of winning the Sun Belt. At home, they are 1-1, while their road record stands at 2-1 this season.

The Chanticleers have a +2 average scoring margin and are 2-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 ATS as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.

Coastal Carolina’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 64.3 points. This week’s line is set at 56.5, compared to their average line of 53.8 points.

Coastal Carolina’s offense is averaging 33.2 points per game, ranking 29th in the nation as they head into week 8. They are 45th in our offensive power rankings. The Chanticleers have focused on their ground game, with 38.3 rushing attempts per game, averaging 181.2 rushing yards.

Christian Washington leads the rushing attack with 313 yards, four touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Ethan Vasko has thrown for 1,185 yards, with eight touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 93.

Coastal Carolina’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.2 points per game. In their recent matchup against James Madison, they gave up 39 points, including three passing touchdowns, while allowing 425 total yards, 226 of which came on the ground.

Opponents have averaged 201 rushing yards per game against Coastal Carolina, ranking them 152nd nationally. Through the air, they’ve allowed 199.7 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 58.6% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 94.2.