UL Lafayette vs Texas State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 10

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Texas State wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) competes against Louisiana Monroe during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in San Marcos Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
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  • Texas State is a -4 point favorite vs. UL Lafayette
  • Louisiana vs. Texas State Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (6-1) visit UFCU Stadium to take on the Texas State Bobcats (4-3) on Oct. 29 in San Marcos, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Texas State is a betting favorite in Week 10, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).

The Louisiana vs. Texas State Over/Under is 58.5 total points.

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Louisiana vs. Texas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana+4 -11058.5 -110+150
Texas State -4 -11058.5 -110-185

Louisiana vs Texas State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Texas State will win this game with 58.6% 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 UL Lafayette and Texas State, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Louisiana vs Texas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Texas State will cover the spread with 60.1% 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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  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+2.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+4.50 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+1.90 Units / 29% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Texas State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Texas State Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Jordan McCloud has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ismail Mahdi has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kole Wilson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jordan McCloud has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Joey Hobert has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Louisiana Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UL Lafayette is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.35 Units / -17.65% ROI).

  • Louisiana is 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 19.03% ROI
  • Louisiana is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • Louisiana is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Texas State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas State is 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.45 Units / -18.71% ROI).

  • Texas State is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -28.19% ROI
  • Texas State is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI
  • Texas State is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI

Louisiana: Keys to the Game vs. Texas State

Louisiana is 9-1 (.900) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

Louisiana is 6-1 (.857) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .566

Louisiana is 11-4 (.733) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .564

Louisiana is 8-2 (.800) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .617

Texas State: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana

Texas State is 4-4 (.500) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .386

Texas State is 10-7 (.588) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400

Texas State is 9-1 (.900) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-15th-best in FBS; Average: .674

Texas State is 10-5 (.667) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .548

Matchup Notes for Louisiana vs. Texas State

Texas State’s offense has thrown for 1,921 passing yards in 7 games (274.4 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State have 274.4 receiving yards per game this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 receiving yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State’s QBs has thrown for 1,921 passing yards in 7 games (274.4 YPG) this season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.3 yards after the catch this season — T-31st-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.3 yards after the catch this season — T-31st-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana’s offense has averaged 2.1 passing TDs per game this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 0.9 passing TDs per game this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana TEs have been targeted 14 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– T-most among FBS Teams

Louisiana RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Louisiana QBs have rushed for 4 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.3 yards after the catch this season — T-31st-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 9.6 RAC this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.3 yards after the catch this season — T-31st-worst among FBS RBs. Texas State’s defense has allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends

Texas State’s offense has thrown for 1,921 passing yards in 7 games (274.4 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State have 274.4 receiving yards per game this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 receiving yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State’s QBs has thrown for 1,921 passing yards in 7 games (274.4 YPG) this season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 166.3 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State has 2.9 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-4th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Texas State has averaged just 10.6 yards after the catch this season — T-18th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 9.7 RAC this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisiana has tackled opponents for a loss on just 20 of 222 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) this season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

Louisiana allowed 11 TD passes in close and late situations in the 2023 season– most in FBS

Louisiana allowed a Completion Pct of just 25% (5 completions/20 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Louisiana allowed a Completion Pct of just 25% (5 completions/20 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 55%

Louisiana has allowed just 9.7 yards per completion (1,164 yards/120 completions) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1

Texas State Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Texas State has tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 12 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

Texas State has sacked opponents 25 times on 1st down since the 2023 season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Texas State has tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 12 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

Texas State opponents has averaged 38.7 Passing Attempts per TD (232 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) this season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.7

Texas State has averaged 3.2 sacks per game since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0


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