Rice Owls vs
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Louisiana Set to Face Rice in Primetime Showdown at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium.

In this article, we delve into the upcoming matchup between the Rice Owls and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, August 30. Both teams have high aspirations for the season ahead, with the Owls aiming for bowl eligibility after a 4-8 season and the Cajuns coming off a successful 10-4 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The game will take place at 8 P.M. EST, with both teams looking to secure a significant non-conference victory to kick off their season on a positive note. Stay tuned for our Rice Owls vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns predictions and more NCAAF picks for the day.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Owls +330 | Ragin Cajuns -420
• Spread: Owls +11 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns -11 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 81%.

Rice Owls

Rice enters the new season in the American Athletic Conference with mediocre projections, hoping to secure a bowl bid after a 4-8 record last year. The team was ranked No. 10 in the AAC's Media Poll, with Chase Jenkins as the starting quarterback, transitioning back from wide receiver. New head coach Scott Abell has implemented an option style offense, with running back Quinton Jackson being a key player to watch. The defense, led by Blake Boenisch, looks to improve after a lackluster performance last season. Rice was 5-6-1 against the spread last year, with a stronger record as an underdog.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

Louisiana had a successful season last year, finishing with a 10-4 record, but ended on a disappointing note with back-to-back losses in the Sun Belt Conference Championship and the New Mexico Bowl. This year, the team is aiming to return to the conference championship and secure a major bowl game. With a new quarterback in Walker Howard, the Cajuns will be looking to maintain a strong rushing attack led by Bill Davis and Zylan Perry. On defense, Jordan Lawson and Jaden Dugger will be key players. The team had a 7-7 record against the spread last season. Louisiana head coach Michael Desormeaux has expressed confidence in Howard's abilities and emphasized the importance of executing their roles and having fun on the field.

Louisiana Set to Face Rice in Primetime Game at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium

Rice is set to travel to Louisiana to face off in a non-conference primetime game on Saturday. Louisiana will be playing their first game in their renovated Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, promising a packed stadium full of Cajuns fans. While the Ragin' Cajuns have some new players in their lineup, the coaching staff remains consistent with high expectations following a successful 10-win season. Led by quarterback transfer Walker Howard, the team is focused on maintaining their competitive edge. Rice, on the other hand, has undergone significant changes with a new head coach, quarterback, and offensive style. Despite returning key defensive players, they face a tough challenge against Louisiana's strong rushing offense. With the revamped team and stadium, Louisiana is favored to win. My recommendation is to take Louisiana to cover in this game.

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