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On Saturday at 3:00 PM ET, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-3) will visit the Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-4).
The Red Wolves are expected to lose (currently +9) against the Ragin’ Cajuns (with an over/under of 60 points).
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Game Info for Louisiana vs. Arkansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Stadium: Centennial Bank Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -9 | -111 | -109 | 60 | -110 | -110 | -372 | +288 |
Louisiana Pick Insights
- So far this season, Louisiana has put together a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- Louisiana has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 9 points or more this season (0-2).
- Louisiana has gone over in four of its eight games with a set total (50%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana is compiling 415.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 50th in the FBS. On defense, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 77th, surrendering 382 yards per game.
- Louisiana is totaling 32.9 points per game offensively this season (35th in the FBS), and is allowing 26.9 points per game (78th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Louisiana is totaling 201.4 passing yards per game on offense (99th in the FBS), and ranks 89th on the other side of the ball with 237.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana ranks 68th in run defense this season (144.6 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 214.5 rushing yards per game.
- Louisiana is averaging a 43.3% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 38th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 74th, allowing a 38.3% third-down percentage.
- Louisiana has forced 15 total turnovers (17th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (90th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 43rd-ranked in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss leads Louisiana with 1,051 yards (131.4 ypg) on 90-of-136 passing with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 476 rushing yards on 67 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Jacob Kibodi has carried the ball 87 times for a team-high 585 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
- Robert Williams has hauled in 23 receptions for 294 yards (36.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Jacob Bernard has put up a 274-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 20 passes on 22 targets.
- Peter LeBlanc has a total of 246 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 17 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Cameron Whitfield has racked up seven sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 24 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 44 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Tyrone Lewis has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 36 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
Arkansas State Betting Insights
- Arkansas State is 3-4-1 against the spread this year.
- Arkansas State is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 9-point underdogs.
- In Arkansas State’s eight games with a set total, four have hit the over (50%).
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- Arkansas State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 455.4 total yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst. On offense, it ranks 77th with 373.3 total yards per contest.
- Arkansas State has not been getting things done defensively, ranking 13th-worst with 33.8 points surrendered per game. It has been better on offense, posting 23 points per contest (96th-ranked).
- Arkansas State ranks 65th in passing yards per game (230.3), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 269 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Arkansas State ranks 84th in rushing yards per game (143), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 186.4 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Arkansas State’s offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with a 33.7% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 40.8% third-down rate (91st-ranked).
- With five forced turnovers (126th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (33rd in the FBS) this season, Arkansas State ranks 104th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 1,454 yards (181.8 yards per game) while completing 58.3% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 271 yards with three touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quez Cross, has carried the ball 70 times for 412 yards (51.5 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Zak Wallace has piled up 347 yards (on 88 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Corey Rucker has racked up 443 receiving yards on 22 receptions to pace his team so far this season.
- Courtney Jackson has put up a 433-yard season so far with six touchdowns. He’s caught 23 passes on 39 targets.
- Jeff Foreman has racked up 308 reciving yards (38.5 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Keyron Crawford has racked up 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 24 tackles.
- Javante Mackey, Arkansas State’s top tackler, has 44 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Melique Straker has a team-high one interception to go along with 33 tackles and one pass defended.
