The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will see the Houston Cougars meet the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The Cougars () take to the field against the Ragin’ Cajuns ( on the moneyline to win) on December 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN. A total of points has been set for the game.
This article makes reference to lines valid as of December 23, 2022 at 3:23 PM ET. Find all the up-to-date odds for this game in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Houston Vs. Louisiana Odds
Computer Pick
| Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|
| Houston (-5.5) | Over (56.5) |
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
| Houston | Stats (Rank) | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| 37.2 (12) | Points Per Game | 27.0 (75) |
| 33.5 (117) | Points Per Game Against | 22.8 (36) |
| 321.1 (6) | Pass Yards | 222.1 (76) |
| 285.7 (126) | Pass Yards Against | 218.9 (59) |
| 142.7 (76) | Rush Yards | 145.8 (70) |
| 144.3 (57) | Rush Yards Against | 142.7 (52) |
| 18 (84) | Giveaways | 15 (43) |
| 11 (119) | Takeaways | 23 (10) |
| -7 | Turnover Differential | +8 |
Houston Vs. Louisiana Betting Insights
Houston Stats And Trends
- Houston has covered the spread four times in 12 games.
- Houston has no wins ATS (0-6) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been nine Houston games (of 12) that went over the total this season.
- Cougars games have had more than 56.5 points scored on 10 occasions this year.
- Cougars games average 59.1 total points per game this season, 2.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Louisiana Stats And Trends
- Louisiana’s record against the spread in 2022 is 7-5-0.
- Louisiana has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- Louisiana has seen six of its 12 games hit the over.
- Ragin’ Cajuns games have gone over 56.5 points on three occasions this season.
- The over/under for this game is 5.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Ragin’ Cajuns games (50.8).
Houston Players To Watch
- Clayton Tune has been a dual threat to lead Houston in both passing and rushing. He has 3,845 passing yards (320.4 ypg), completing 67.4% of his passes and collecting 37 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 492 yards (41.0 ypg) on 117 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- This season Stacy Sneed has taken 70 carries for 489 yards (48.9 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Nathaniel Dell’s team-leading 1,354 receiving yards (112.8 yards per game) have come on 103 receptions with 15 touchdowns.
- Matthew Golden has racked up 567 receiving yards (56.7 yards per game) and seven touchdowns, hauling in 36 passes this year.
- KeSean Carter’s 36 grabs have yielded 507 yards (46.1 ypg) and four touchdowns.
Louisiana Players To Watch
- Ben Wooldridge leads Louisiana with 1,627 passing yards (162.7 ypg) on 137-of-244 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He also adds 189 rushing yards (18.9 ypg) on 48 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Chris Smith, has carried the ball 112 times for 581 yards (58.1 per game), with three touchdowns this year. He’s also caught 20 passes for 151 yards (15.1 per game) and one touchdown.
- This season Terrence Williams has rushed for 365 yards (33.2 per game) on 99 carries with one touchdown.
- Michael Jefferson’s team-leading 810 receiving yards (67.5 yards per game) have come on 51 receptions with seven touchdowns.
- Neal Johnson has totaled 275 receiving yards (22.9 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 22 passes this year.
- John Stephens Jr.’s 11 receptions this season have resulted in 237 yards (39.5 ypg) and three touchdowns.
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