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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-4) visit M.M. Roberts Stadium to take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-5) on Oct. 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Hattiesburg.
– are betting favorites in Week 9, with the spread sitting at ().
The Over/Under for UL Lafayette vs. Southern Miss is total points.
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UL Lafayette vs. Southern Miss Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 9
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UL Lafayette vs Southern Miss Prediction for Week 9
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Louisiana will win this game with 52.8% confidence.
UL Lafayette vs Southern Miss Spread Prediction for Week 9
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Mississippi will cover the spread with 62.3% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UL Lafayette and Southern Miss, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Best UL Lafayette Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for UL Lafayette players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – away
Best Southern Miss Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Southern Miss players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
player high – home
UL Lafayette Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – away
Southern Miss Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – home
UL Lafayette Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UL Lafayette has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
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- UL Lafayette is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
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Southern Miss Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Southern Miss has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Southern Miss is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Southern Miss is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
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UL Lafayette: Keys to the Game vs. Southern Miss
Louisiana is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities — tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .562
Louisiana is 14-2 (.875) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– best in FBS; Average: .493
Louisiana is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times — tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .376
Louisiana is 11-1 (.917) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game — tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .542
Southern Miss: Keys to the Game vs. UL Lafayette
Southern Miss is 1-12 (.077) when not forcing a fumble since the 2020 season– 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .443
Southern Miss is 1-6 (.143) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .493
Southern Miss is 1-8 (.111) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs — tied for 11th-worst in FBS; Average: .385
Southern Miss is 2-12 (.143) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays — tied for 11th-worst in FBS; Average: .424
Matchup Notes for UL Lafayette vs. Southern Miss
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UL Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana Skill Players have caught 5 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams
Louisiana TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams
Louisiana TEs have 16 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– most among FBS Teams
Louisiana TEs have averaged 4.2 receptions per game (21/5) in the 2nd half this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 1.7
Louisiana Kickers have kicked off 0.0 times per game this season– tied for worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
Southern Miss Offensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss have been sacked on 21% of pass attempts (22/104) in the 4th quarter since last season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 8%
Southern Miss have been sacked on 21% of pass attempts (22/104) in the 4th quarter since last season– worst among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 8%
Southern Miss Skill Players have been targeted 31 times with 4-6 yards to go since last season– 5th fewest among FBS Teams
Southern Miss have been sacked on 12% of pass attempts (53/425) since last season– 5th worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Southern Miss Skill Players have averaged just 5.3 yards per reception (58 yards/11 catches) in short yardage situations since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 10.1
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 27% of PATs this season– highest among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 5%
Louisiana’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 27% of PATs this season– 2nd highest in FBS; Average: 6%
Louisiana has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (10/5) this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 0.85
Louisiana has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (10/5) this season– best in FBS; Average: 0.86
Louisiana has allowed a passer rating of just 111.6 (186.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 5th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 136.5
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss has forced one fumble on 191 carries this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 38.6
Southern Miss has forced one fumble on 191 carries this season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 39.3
Southern Miss has allowed a passer rating of just 91.3 in close and late situations (76.0 Pass Attempts) since last season– 5th best in FBS; Average: 125.5
Southern Miss has allowed just 14.6 receiving yards per game (248/17) to RBs since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 26.7
Southern Miss has averaged 3.6 sacks per game this season– tied for 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.1
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