Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the New Orleans Bowl
Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the New Orleans Bowl
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will meet from the Big Easy for the New Orleans Bowl on Saturday afternoon.
Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â December 16, 2023
- Game Time:Â 2:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â ESPN
Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Odds
- Spread: Jacksonville State -3 (-110), Louisiana +3 (-110)
- Total: Over 56.5 (-110), Under 56.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Jacksonville State (-150), Louisiana (+130)
Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana Prediction
The Gamecocks come into this contest with a record of 8-4.
Jacksonville State represents Conference USA.
This could be the first bowl win for the Gamecocks in program history, as this is their first season as a Division 1-A program.
The Gamecocks enter this game as losers of two of their last three games.
Quarterback Zion Webb leads the Gamecocks offense. The senior has thrown for 1,281 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions. Additionally, Webb has rushed for 638 yards and seven touchdowns.
Running back Malik Jackson has scampered for 860 yards and seven touchdowns.
Wide receiver Perry Carter has been the top target in the passing game. The Houston, Texas native has racked up 603 yards and three touchdowns.
The Gamecocks' defense forced 25 turnovers.
Louisiana enters this contest with a record of 6-6.
The Ragin' Cajuns represent the Sun Belt Conference.
ULL lost three of their final four games.
The Ragin' Cajuns' last bowl win came in 2021 over Marshall.
Junior Chandler Fields leads this ULL offense. The Louisiana native has thrown for 914 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Jacob Kidobi leads the Ragin' Cajuns' rushing attack. The senior has rushed for 729 yards and seven touchdowns.
Wide receiver Jacob Bernard leads the team in receiving yards with 433 yards.
The Ragin' Cajuns' defense has forced 19 turnovers this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Pick
The Gamecocks are the more talented team and will display that on Saturday afternoon.
This line opened -0.5 in favor of Louisiana Lafayette and has flipped to -2 in favor of Jacksonville State.
Jacksonville State lost four games this season, but they were all high-quality losses.
The Gamecocks beat up average teams and will impose their will on this Ragin' Cajuns squad.
Pick: Jacksonville State ML -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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