Louisiana Ragin Cajuns vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
At 3:30 ET, the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face off from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. The Demon Deacons are the -3 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently set at 61 points. The game will be broadcast on ACCN as both teams look to improve on their 1-2 records. This is a week five non-conference matchup.
LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns +3
This game will be played at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS:
- We have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning this one by a score of 30 to 26
- Not only do we have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3
- We see this game finishing below the line of 61 points
Will The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Pick Up A Win On The Road?
After a strong start, Louisiana is now 2-1 for the season, following an 8-point loss to Tulane. The Ragin Cajuns, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 53 points, but the teams combined for 74, hitting the over.
Lafayette took an early 7-0 lead, but Tulane responded to take a 17-13 lead at halftime. The Ragin Cajuns then fell behind 38-26 heading into the fourth quarter and managed to add just one more score, while Tulane added 3 points in the final quarter.
Ben Wooldridge led Louisiana’s offense in their most recent game, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, but he also had two interceptions and a passer rating of 72.92. The Cajuns’ offense gained 421 total yards, with 183 yards coming on the ground and 238 through the air. Louisiana’s offense moved the chains 22 times, but they still came up short, losing 41-33.
Bill Davis was effective in the running game, averaging 11.4 yards per carry and totaling 103 yards on the ground. Terrance Carter was the top receiver, with four catches for 79 yards.
After giving up 276 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, Louisiana’s defense will be looking to shore up their run defense. Overall, they allowed 359 total yards in their most recent game. Against the pass, they were much more effective, limiting Tulane to just 83 yards through the air on 11 completions.
Will The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Win At Home Over The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns?
Wake Forest is looking to bounce back after a 40-6 loss to Ole Miss in their most recent game. The Demon Deacons, who were +21 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under for the game was set at 66 points, but the teams combined for just 46, resulting in an under. This defeat dropped Wake Forest’s record to 1-2 for the season.
Ole Miss took control early, leading 20-3 after the first quarter. Wake Forest managed to add a field goal in the second quarter, but the score remained 23-6 at halftime. The Demon Deacons were shut out in the second half, while Ole Miss added 10 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Wake Forest’s offense, led by quarterback Hank Bachmeier, totaled 325 yards in their 40-6 loss to Ole Miss. Bachmeier completed 22 of 39 passes for 239 yards, with Taylor Morin as his top target, who caught five passes for 77 yards.
The Demon Deacons managed to pick up 21 first downs but struggled to establish a run game, finishing with just 60 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Ty Clark III led the team in rushing with 41 yards on eight carries.
Wake Forest’s defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 607 total yards to Ole Miss in their last game. The Demon Deacons were particularly vulnerable on the ground, allowing 219 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Ole Miss also found success through the air, with Wake Forest giving up 388 passing yards and four touchdowns. Despite forcing one interception, the Demon Deacons will need to tighten up defensively in their next outing.