- UL Lafayette is a -7 point favorite vs. South Alabama
- South Alabama vs. Louisiana Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The South Alabama Jaguars (4-5) visit Cajun Field to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-1) on Nov. 16 in Lafayette, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.
UL Lafayette is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -7 (-115).
The South Alabama vs. Louisiana Over/Under is 58.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. Louisiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +7 -105 | 58.5 -115 | +220 |
| Louisiana | -7 -115 | 58.5 -105 | -275 |
South Alabama vs Louisiana Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Louisiana will win this game with 72.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both South Alabama and UL Lafayette, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
South Alabama vs Louisiana Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana will cover the spread with 66.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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South Alabama Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.55 Units / 12% ROI)
Louisiana Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+6.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.90 Units / 30% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.85 Units / 38% ROI)
- Louisiana have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for South Alabama players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best South Alabama Player Prop Bets Today
- Jamaal Pritchett has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Gio Lopez has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Kentrel Bullock has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Louisiana players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Louisiana Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Ben Wooldridge has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Jacob Bernard has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Ben Wooldridge has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Lance LeGendre has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Harvey Broussard has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
South Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Alabama is 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.45 Units / -14.72% ROI).
- South Alabama is 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -21.33% ROI
- South Alabama is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- South Alabama is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Louisiana Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UL Lafayette is 5-4 against the spread this college football season (+0.65 Units / 6.6% ROI).
- Louisiana is 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 23.63% ROI
- Louisiana is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- Louisiana is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
South Alabama: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana
South Alabama is 1-6 (.143) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .479
South Alabama is 1-9 (.100) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
South Alabama is winless (0-10) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .270
South Alabama is 5-9 (.357) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .448
Louisiana: Keys to the Game vs. South Alabama
Louisiana is 10-2 (.833) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-26th-best in FBS; Average: .674
Louisiana is 14-5 (.737) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2023 season– T-37th-best in FBS; Average: .635
Louisiana is 13-5 (.722) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 37th-best in FBS; Average: .637
Louisiana is 10-2 (.833) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– 8th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .623
Matchup Notes for South Alabama vs. Louisiana
Louisiana’s QBs has thrown for 2,401 passing yards in 9 games (266.8 YPG) this season — 32nd-best among FBS teams. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 264.2 passing yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana have 266.8 receiving yards per game this season — 30th-best among FBS skill players. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 264.2 receiving yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana’s offense has thrown for 2,401 passing yards in 9 games (266.8 YPG) this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 264.2 passing yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs has rushed for 1,462 yards on 234 carries (6.2 YPC) this season — 12th-best among FBS RBs. Louisiana’s defense have allowed 4.9 YPC this season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs has rushed for 1,462 yards on 234 carries (6.2 YPC) this season — 12th-best among FBS RBs. Louisiana’s defense have allowed 5.7 YPC to RBs this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s QBs has rushed for 449 yards on 82 carries (5.5 YPC) this season — 9th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana’s defense have allowed 4.9 YPC this season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama RBs have no touchdowns on 31 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 19.5
South Alabama WRs have averaged 20.4 yards per reception (570 yards/28 catches) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.2
South Alabama’s RBs has rushed for 1,462 yards on 234 carries (6.2 YPC) this season — 12th-best among FBS RBs. Louisiana’s defense have allowed 4.9 YPC this season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama RBs have averaged 7.3 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,017 yards / 140 touches) on 1st down this season– T-5th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
South Alabama WRs have averaged 17.6 yards per reception (722 yards/41 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2023 season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.4
Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Louisiana RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-most among FBS Teams
Louisiana rushed for 5 TDs in the Red Zone last week– most among FBS Offenses
Louisiana’s QBs has thrown for 2,401 passing yards in 9 games (266.8 YPG) this season — 32nd-best among FBS teams. South Alabama’s defense has allowed 264.2 passing yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana RBs rushed for 5 TDs last week– most among FBS Teams
South Alabama Jaguars Defensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama opponents has averaged 10.3 Passing Attempts per TD (31 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
South Alabama opponents has averaged 6.4 Passing Attempts per TD (51 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
South Alabama opponents has averaged 10.3 Passing Attempts per TD (31 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
South Alabama has not recorded a sack (31 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
South Alabama has sacked opposing QBs on just 4% of pass attempts (13/309) this season– T-11th-worst in FBS; Average: 7%
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana has allowed just 9.3 yards per completion (1,557 yards/168 completions) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.0
Louisiana has allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (26 completions/36 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%
Louisiana has tackled opponents for a loss on just 28 of 301 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) this season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Louisiana sacked opponents 8 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Louisiana has allowed just 9.3 yards per completion (1,557 yards/168 completions) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11.8
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