Tulane Green Wave vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulane Green Wave vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Ragin' Cajuns (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Cajun Field is the location where the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (2-0) will attempt to beat the Tulane Green Wave (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Tulane opens this game as 3.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 55.

The Tulane Green Wave come into this game with a record of 1-2 this season. In their last game, the Green Wave went up against the Oklahoma Sooners and took a loss by a final of 34-19. In all, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 279 yds. The Tulane Green Wave ended up rushing 34 different times and accrued 106 yds, which earned them an average of 3.1 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Green Wave conceded 182 yds on 45 tries, which is 4.0 yards per rush allowed. Tulane conceded 19 completions on 30 tries for a total of 167 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.3%.

The Green Wave currently have 1,242 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Tulane has amassed 6 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times. Tulane has accumulated 62 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 25 penalties for 195 yds. As a team they are averaging 165.3 yards in the run game which ranks them 62nd in the country. Regarding putting points on the board, the Tulane Green Wave are sitting at 32.7 PPG.

The Green Wave rank 76th in the nation concerning team defense, conceding 22.7 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per running attempt and 166.3 yards on the ground per contest on the season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 499 rushing yards through 3 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Green Wave are conceding 447 yds which ranks them 38th in college football. They are giving up 149.0 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.8%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 315.3 yards per outing putting them at 62nd in D-1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Ragin' Cajuns head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Ragin' Cajuns went home victorious with a score of 34-10 when they played the Kennesaw State Owls. Louisiana rushed the ball for 7.1 yds per attempt, finishing with 257 yds on 36 attempts. The Ragin' Cajuns finished with 454 yards on 58 plays (7.8 yds per play). The Ragin' Cajuns secondary gave up a completion percentage of 53.8%, relinquishing 93 yards on 7 out of 13 through the air. Louisiana allowed 37 rush attempts for 111 yds (3.0 yds per carry).

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 467.5 yards/outing, which is good for 25th in D-1. The Louisiana offense has racked up 50 yds of penalties on 6 infractions, which is 131st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 187.5 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 375 yards for this year. They have tossed 1 interception while conceding no fumbles and they have earned 45 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Ragin' Cajuns sit 28th in college football averaging 37.0 PPG. During this campaign thus far, the Ragin' Cajuns have compiled 560 passing yards along with holding an average of 280.0 passing yards per outing, ranking them 37th in college football.

The Ragin' Cajuns are surrendering 10.0 points per game, which has them ranked 20th in college football. Louisiana has conceded a total of 186 yards rushing (93.0 yards per game) in addition to 2 touchdowns rushing so far this year. Overall, they have given up 20 total points. They have allowed 0 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 129.5 yards/contest, ranking them 17th in college football. The Ragin' Cajuns defense has been on the field for 98 plays, which has them sitting 1st in the nation. They have tallied no fumbles and 1 pick this season.

Who will win tonight's Green Wave/Ragin' Cajuns college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Ragin' Cajuns +3.5

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