The UAB Blazers (1-1) play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-1) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Protective Stadium. The line forecasts a close game, with the Blazers favored by 2 points. The over/under for the outing is 59.5 points.
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UAB vs. Louisiana Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB | -2 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UAB (-2) | Over (59.5) | UAB 40 Louisiana 36 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| UAB | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35 (55) | 34.5 (57) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.5 (84) | 25.5 (75) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 4 (90) | 3 (69) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (74) | 1 (108) |
UAB vs. Louisiana Betting Insights
UAB Stats and Trends
- UAB has covered once in two chances against the spread this season.
- The Blazers have covered the spread when playing as at least 2-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.
- UAB games have gone over the point total once this season.
- UAB’s matchups this year have an average point total of 54.8, 4.7 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Louisiana Stats and Trends
- Louisiana has not won against the spread this year in two games with a spread.
- Louisiana games have hit the over once this season.
- Louisiana has a 53.3-point average over/under in their outings this season, 6.2 fewer points than this game’s total.
UAB Players to Watch
- This year, Jacob Zeno has recorded 676 passing yards (338 yards per game) while going 71-for-84 (84.5% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 42 rushing yards on 13 carries with one touchdown, averaging 21 yards per game.
- Isaiah Jacobs has churned out a team-best 89 rushing yards (44.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Jermaine Brown Jr. has 81 yards on 19 carries (40.5 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. He also has eight catches for 53 yards (26.5 ypg).
- Tejhaun Palmer has 10 catches and paces his team with 137 receiving yards (68.5 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Fred Farrier II’s stat line this year shows five catches for 121 yards. He averages 60.5 receiving yards per game.
- Iverson Hooks has caught nine passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 47 yards per game this year.
Louisiana Players to Watch
- Ben Wooldridge leads the team with 508 passing yards (254 yards per game) and has a 57.4% completion percentage this year (39-of-68) while throwing five touchdowns with one interception. He also has 78 rushing yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 39 yards per game.
- Jacob Kibodi has picked up a team-high 103 rushing yards (51.5 yards per game). He has tacked on one catch for 37 yards (18.5 receiving yards per game) with one receiving touchdown.
- Dre’Lyn Washington has 88 yards on eight carries (88 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Robert Williams has eight catches, leading his team with 89 yards (44.5 ypg) while scoring one touchdown this season.
- Peter Leblanc has hauled in six catches for 84 yards (42 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Jacob Bernard has 70 receiving yards on three receptions, averaging 35 yards per game.
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