Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsPredictions & Preview

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Seek Redemption against Wake Forest Demon Deacons after Tough Losses - Senior QBs Shine as Favorites in College Football Picks

The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are looking to recover from a recent loss to Tulane, with senior quarterback Ben Wooldridge showing strong performance despite the defeat. Meanwhile, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons aim to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Ole Miss, with senior quarterback Hank Bachmeier showcasing a decent game. Wake Forest opens as the favorite in college football picks, with the current line standing at Wake Forest -3.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ragin Cajuns +146 | Demon Deacons -170
• Spread: Ragin Cajuns +3.5 (-110) | Demon Deacons -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 60.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 63%.

Louisiana-Lafayette vs Wake Forest Stats

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Tulane, where they showcased a strong offense with 413 total yards, led by running back Bill Davis. Their defense, however, struggled against Florida Atlantic, giving up 20 points and five turnovers. Despite this, Louisiana-Lafayette has a solid power ranking of 46 and is ranked 28 in offense and 16 in defense, with a 2-1 record this season. Injury report includes wide receiver Charles Robertson being out. They are looking to improve as they face upcoming opponents.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Analysis

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are looking to bounce back in Week 5 after a tough loss to Ole Miss. The offense struggled, only scoring six points and the defense was overmatched, giving up 40 points. Despite some positive plays, the team will need to improve in all areas to be competitive. There are some key players listed as questionable due to undisclosed injuries. Currently ranked 117th, Wake Forest's offense is ranked 84th scoring an average of 27.00 points per game, while their defense is ranked 99th giving up an average of 28.00 points per game. In their last three matchups, Louisiana-Lafayette has not played against Wake Forest.

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Favored to Cover Spread in Group of Five vs. Power Four Showdown

In the upcoming Group of Five vs. Power Four conference battle, it is recommended to place a bet on the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. The performance of the offensive lines is notably different, with Louisiana allowing only four sacks compared to Wake Forest's ten sacks this season. This difference in protecting the quarterback is likely to impact the outcome, given the varying levels of performance by the defensive lines. Additionally, in terms of against the spread records, Louisiana holds a 1-2 ATS record while Wake Forest has a 0-2-1 ATS record. Therefore, it is advisable to choose the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns to cover the spread in this matchup.

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