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Star wideout Seydou Traore and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-5) face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-3) on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET at Cajun Field.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7) against the Red Wolves. The over/under for this game is 51.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Louisiana vs. Arkansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Stadium: Cajun Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragin’ Cajuns | -7 | -108 | -114 | 51.5 | -110 | -112 | -256 | +205 |
Louisiana Betting Insights
- So far this season, Arkansas State has compiled a 6-1-0 record against the spread.
- Arkansas State is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Arkansas State’s seven games with a set total.
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana ranks 17th-worst in total offense (328.8 yards per game), but has played a little better on defense, ranking 46th with 355.2 yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana ranks 94th in points scored this year (25.2 points per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 19.2 points allowed per game.
- Louisiana is putting up 213.0 passing yards per game offensively this year (98th in the FBS), and is allowing 224.8 passing yards per game (61st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Louisiana is totaling 115.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 104th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 48th, giving up 130.3 rushing yards per contest.
- Louisiana ranks 72nd in third-down efficiency (39.1%) on offense and 104th in third-down percentage allowed (43.5%) on defense this season.
- Louisiana has forced 16 total turnovers (fourth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (21st in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +10, the second-best in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Ben Wooldridge has 670 pass yards for Louisiana, completing 63.1% of his passes and throwing five touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 111 rushing yards (18.5 ypg) on 23 carries.
- Chris Smith has racked up 261 yards on 46 carries while finding the end zone two times. He’s also caught 15 passes for 107 yards (17.8 per game).
- This season, Terrence Williams has carried the ball 44 times for 137 yards (22.8 per game).
- Michael Jefferson’s leads his squad with 351 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 23 catches (out of 43 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Neal Johnson has caught 13 passes for 159 yards (26.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- John Stephens Jr. has a total of 137 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in four passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Andre Jones has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and one interception.
- Jourdon Quibodeaux is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 42 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- Bralen Trahan has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 40 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Arkansas State Betting Insights
- Arkansas State is 6-1-0 ATS this year.
- Arkansas State is 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
- Arkansas State games have gone over the point total in four out of seven opportunities (57.1%).
Arkansas State Stats & Insights
- With 360.4 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Arkansas State ranks 93rd in the FBS in 2022. On defense, it ranks 83rd, allowing 392.9 total yards per contest.
- Arkansas State ranks 63rd in the FBS with 30.3 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 96th with 30.1 points ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive perspective, Arkansas State is accumulating 250.4 passing yards per contest (60th-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS defensively (252.9 passing yards surrendered per game).
- Arkansas State’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 110.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 61st with 140.0 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Arkansas State ranks 76th in the FBS (38.7% third-down conversion percentage) and 35th defensively (33.7% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing five turnovers (120th in the FBS) and turning the ball over four times (fifth in the FBS) this season, Arkansas State owns the 60th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- James Blackman has racked up 1,695 yards (242.1 ypg) while completing 69.3% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- Johnnie Lang Jr. has run the ball 82 times for 313 yards, with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 15 catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
- Brian Snead has racked up 277 yards (on 74 attempts) with six touchdowns.
- Traore’s 416 receiving yards (59.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 28 receptions on 32 targets with two touchdowns.
- Champ Flemings has 29 receptions (on 32 targets) for a total of 352 yards (50.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Jeff Foreman’s 26 targets have resulted in 13 receptions for 266 yards and four touchdowns.
- Dennard Flowers has collected 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and seven tackles.
- Jordan Carmouche, Arkansas State’s leading tackler, has 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Eddie Smith leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles and two passes defended.
