The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-1) will look to upset the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Golden Gophers are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 10 points. The over/under in this outing is 48.5 points.
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Minnesota vs. Louisiana Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -10 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (-10) | Over (48.5) | Minnesota 35 Louisiana 22 |
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
| Minnesota | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.3 (110) | 38.8 (24) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21 (51) | 27.5 (85) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (47) | 9 (115) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (20) | 5 (76) |
Minnesota vs. Louisiana Betting Insights
Minnesota Stats and Trends
- Minnesota has not won against the spread this season in four opportunities.
- The Golden Gophers have not covered the spread when favored by 10 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- Minnesota games have gone over the point total just once this season.
- Gophers matchups have gone over 48.5 points just once this season (in four contests).
- The average total in Minnesota’s games this season is 45.6, 2.9 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Louisiana Stats and Trends
- Louisiana has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Louisiana games have gone over the point total three out of four times this season.
- Each game the Ragin’ Cajuns have played this season has had more than 48.5 combined points scored.
- Louisiana’s average game total this season has been 55.9, 7.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Minnesota Players to Watch
- Athan Kaliakmanis leads his team with 599 passing yards (149.8 per game) and has a 55.1% completion percentage (59-of-107), throwing three touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 75 rushing yards on 21 carries (with one touchdown), averaging 18.8 yards per game.
- Darius Taylor has 87 attempts for a team-high 532 rushing yards (133 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Sean Tyler has rushed for 136 yards on 30 carries (45.3 yards per game) this year.
- Corey Crooms has racked up 16 receptions for 196 yards, best on his team. He averages 49 receiving yards per game.
- Daniel Jackson has added 163 yards on 15 catches and two touchdowns. He puts up 54.3 receiving yards per game this year.
- Le’Meke Brockington has caught five passes for 73 yards and one touchdown, averaging 24.3 yards per game this year.
Louisiana Players to Watch
- This year, Ben Wooldridge has racked up 508 passing yards (169.3 yards per game) while going 39-for-69 (56.5% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and one interception. He has added 77 rushing yards on 17 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 25.7 yards per game.
- Jacob Kibodi has rushed for a team-high 311 yards on 33 attempts (77.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- So far this year Dre’Lyn Washington has rushed for 191 yards on 21 carries (95.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Harvey Broussard has 12 catches and leads the team with 147 yards (36.8 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Jacob Bernard has tacked on 12 catches for 140 yards this year. He averages 35 receiving yards per game.
- This season Robert Williams has caught 12 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown, averaging 45.7 receiving yards per game.
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