The bookmakers think the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl between the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will be a tight one, with the Gamecocks favored by 2.5 points. The action begins at 2:15 PM ET on December 16, 2023, airing on ESPN from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. An over/under of 58 points has been set for the contest.
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Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | -2.5 | -112 | -108 | 58 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State (-2.5) | Under (58) | Jacksonville State 30 Louisiana 25 |
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
| Jacksonville State | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.8 (54) | 32.3 (38) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.3 (24) | 28.2 (85) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (40) | 14 (84) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 20 (5) | 11 (85) |
Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Betting Insights
Jacksonville State Stats and Trends
- Jacksonville State is 9-3-0 ATS this season.
- The Gamecocks are 5-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- A total of five out of 12 Jacksonville State games this season have gone over the point total.
- The Gamecocks 12 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 58 points four times.
- Jax State’s contests this year have an average point total of 53.0, 5.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Louisiana Stats and Trends
- Louisiana has put together a 5-7-0 ATS record so far this season.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns have covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- In 2023, seven Louisiana games have gone over the point total.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns have combined with their opponent to score more than 58 points in seven of 12 games this season.
- Louisiana has had an average of 55.9 points scored in their games so far this season, 2.1 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Jacksonville State Players to Watch
- This year, Zion Webb has collected 1,281 passing yards (116.5 yards per game) while going 97-for-194 (50% completion percentage) and throwing five touchdowns and six interceptions. He has tacked on 638 rushing yards on 116 carries with seven touchdowns, averaging 58.0 yards per game.
- Malik Jackson has run for a team-leading 860 yards on 133 carries (78.2 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- Perry Carter has 34 catches and paces his team with 618 receiving yards (61.8 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Sean Brown has also added 292 yards on 18 catches and five touchdowns. He puts up 32.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- Quinton Lane has caught 24 passes for 260 yards and one touchdown, averaging 26.0 yards per game this year.
Louisiana Players to Watch
- This year, Zeon Chriss has recorded 1,222 passing yards (152.8 yards per game) while going 102-for-153 (66.7% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has added 492 rushing yards on 73 carries with six touchdowns, averaging 61.5 yards per game.
- Jacob Kibodi has run for a team-high 729 yards on 129 attempts (60.8 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.
- This season Jacob Bernard has 37 receptions for a team-high 473 receiving yards (39.4 per game) and one touchdown.
- Peter Leblanc has added 449 yards on 29 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 40.8 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Neal Johnson has caught 29 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game.
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