The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off on the grass at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Fans are able to catch the action live on SEC Network and the matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
Louisiana is a big road underdog here and is currently getting 32 points by bookmakers. It appears that there should be multiple good in-game betting possibilities in this match, and Vegas hasn’t determined what the game’s over/under (O/U) will be yet.
The game’s line originally opened at -33, but has recently shifted.
The Ragin’ Cajuns have gained 1.0 unit so far and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an O/U mark of 0-0. The Bulldogs have gained 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 2-0 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-1.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Bulldogs are 2-0 SU.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are hoping to remain unbeaten after a 49-17 victory over Grambling State on September 1. The Ragin’ Cajuns defense allowed the Tigers to run for 147 yards on 36 rush attempts, including two rush TDs. On the offense, the Ragin’ Cajuns completed 23-of-30 passes for 241 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Andre Nunez went 19-for-22 for 184 yards and two touchdowns while Levi Lewis completed four-of-eight for 57 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Trey Ragas (142 yards on 13 rush attempts, one TD) and Raymond Calais (69 yards on seven carries, one TD) mounted the ground attack while Ja’Marcus Bradley (six receptions, 70 yards, two TDs) and Ryheem Malone (four catches, 46 yards) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Mississippi State is coming off of a 31-10 win over Kansas State. Nick Fitzgerald completed 11-of-27 passes for 154 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Fitzgerald (159 yards on 19 rush attempts) and Kylin Hill (211 yards on 17 carries, two TDs) spearheaded the running game as Stephen Guidry (two receptions, 42 yards) and Justin Johnson (two catches, 37 yards) led the Mississippi State pass-catchers in the win..
Betting Pick: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
SU Winner – Mississippi State, ATS Winner – Louisiana
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Ragin’ Cajuns created 27 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Bulldogs put up a whopping 30 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Ragin’ Cajuns produced 16 passing touchdowns last season.
The Bulldogs put up 17 passing touchdowns last season.
The Mississippi State defense has registered twice as many sacks as Louisiana this year (eight versus four).
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