Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, Oct 19, 2024 College football picks, best bets and odds

Game: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Chanticleer (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-2) will face the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (5-1) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Brooks Stadium. Louisiana is the Vegas oddsmakers' favorite by 3.5 points. The bet total is 56.5.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns come into this game 5-1 this season. In their last contest, the Ragin' Cajuns took on the Appalachian State Mountaineers and won 34-24. Ultimately, they totaled 59 plays, totaling 364 yards. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns ended up running 36 times and had 166 yards, giving them an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Ragin' Cajuns gave up 155 yards on 35 attempts, an average of 4.4 yards per run given up. Louisiana had 20 pass completions on 42 attempts for 236 yards and a 47.6% completion rate.

The Ragin' Cajuns have gained 2,588 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Louisiana has scored 12 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They turned the football over four times. As a team, Louisiana recorded 132 first downs and committed 28 infractions for 230 yards. As a team, they average 185.5 yards in the running game, which ranks 43rd in college football. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns average 34.2 points per game.

The Ragin' Cajuns rank 61st nationally in scoring opponents and have given up 22.7 PPG. They are giving up 4.5 yards per rush and 144.7 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have conceded 868 rushing yards in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Ragin' Cajuns give up 972 yards, which ranks them 11th in Division 1. They averaged 162.0 yards per pass through the air in addition to giving up a 64.1% completion rate. Overall, they conceded 306.7 yards per contest, ranking 22nd in Division 1. They have conceded 5 touchdowns through the air and 10 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Chanticleers come into this game 4-2 this year. In their last game, the Chanticleers lost in the final to the James Madison Dukes 39-7. The Chanticleers finished the contest with 181 total yards rushing on 52 plays (3.5 yards per play). Coastal Carolina managed 3.0 yards per carry and finished the game with 79 yards on 26 attempts. Coastal Carolina gave up 42 rushing attempts for 222 yards (5.3 yards per carry). The Chanticleers' pass defense yielded a 57.1% completion rate and gave up 199 yards on 16 of 28 through the air.

The Chanticleers rank 38th nationally in scoring with an average of 33.2 points per contest. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers average 395.8 yards per game, which ranks them 68th in D-1. Coastal Carolina's offense has committed 360 yards of penalties on 41 infractions, ranking it 49th in D-1 in assisting the other team. They gave up 4 interceptions while giving up 3 fumbles and managed 107 1st downs. So far on the year, the Chanticleers have accumulated 1,311 yards through the air and averaged 218.5 yards per game, which ranks them 81st in Division 1. They average 177.3 yards rushing per game and have a total of 1,064 yards rushing.

Coastal Carolina has given up 1,200 total yards rushing (200.0 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns rushing this season. They have allowed 12 touchdowns through the air and 199.7 yards per game, which ranks them 48th in college football. Their defense has 6 fumbles and 4 picks this year. The Chanticleers defense has been on the field for 415 games, ranking 103rd in Division 1. The Chanticleers are giving up 31.2 points per game, which ranks them 108th nationally. This season they have given up a total of 187 points.

Who will win the Ragin' Cajuns/Chanticleers college football game against the spread tonight?

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

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