Louisiana vs Southern Miss Betting Preview
A Sun Belt showdown is set for Thursday night when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-3, 2-2 in Sun Belt) visit the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-3, 2-1). Southern Miss is one of three teams in the West division with just one loss, so they are right in the division title race. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Louisiana -2.5 and the over at 43.5 points scored. This game will air live on ESPN2.
Through seven games, Louisiana is scoring 27.0 points per game and are gaining 356.6 yards per game, 227.7 through the air and 128.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging just 19.0 points against, and 342.4 yards allowed, 219.3 passing and 123.1 rushing.
After seven games, Southern Miss is scoring 25.0 points per game and are gaining 332.6 yards per game, 208.4 through the air and 124.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Golden Eagles are averaging 21.9 points against, and 349.9 yards allowed, 238.0 passing and 111.9 rushing.
Louisiana vs Southern Miss Prediction
Last time out, Louisiana hosted Arkansas State and earned a routine 38-18 win. Louisiana jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and led 24-9 at the half. The Ragin’ Cajuns scored 28 unanswered points, between the second and third quarters, to start the runaway train. Ben Wooldridge had a big night as he went 21/34 for 316 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the day. Dontae Fleming had six catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Louisiana allowed 271 total yards and forced one Arkansas State interception.
Southern Miss visited Texas State and left with a late 20-14 win. The Golden Eagles scored the first 10 points of the game, but the Bobcats scored with 1:21 left in the game to take a 14-13 win. Southern Miss drove right down the field and scored the game winning touchdown with 32 seconds left. Zach Wilke went 18/25 for 187 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the win. Defensively, USM allowed 243 total yards and forced one Texas State interception.
Series History: Southern Miss has won nine straight games and lead the all-time series 39-11-1.
College Football Pick: Southern Miss takes care of business at home and stays in the Sun Belt West division title race.
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Louisiana vs Southern Miss Betting Stats
Ragin’ Cajuns
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Louisiana-Lafayette’s last 18 games.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games against Southern Miss.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 0-8 SU in their last 8 games against Southern Miss.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 16-4 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Miss.
- Louisiana-Lafayette is 16-2 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana-Lafayette’s last 7 games against an opponent in the West Division.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana-Lafayette’s last 7 games played in October.
Golden Eagles
- Southern Miss is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Miss’ last 6 games.
- Southern Miss is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss’ last 5 games at home.
- Southern Miss is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Lafayette.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Miss’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
- Southern Miss is 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games played in October.
- Southern Miss is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played in week 9.
- Southern Miss is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played on a Thursday.