{"id":32202,"date":"2024-10-29T11:50:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=32202"},"modified":"2024-10-29T12:10:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T16:10:01","slug":"college-football-predictions-and-picks-today-louisiana-vs-texas-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/college-football\/college-football-predictions-and-picks-today-louisiana-vs-texas-state\/","title":{"rendered":"College Football Predictions and Picks Today: Louisiana vs Texas State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns face off against the Texas State Bobcats in an exciting Sun Belt Conference matchup on Tuesday night, promising fans and bettors high stakes and an action-packed game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a full preview, including predictions and picks for this midweek showdown kicking off on October 29th, 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, October 29, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong>: 7:30 PM ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcast<\/strong>: ESPN2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spread<\/strong>: Texas State -3.5 | Total: 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Overview and Season Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (6-1)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana has had an impressive season, boasting a 6-1 record with four straight wins, three by double digits. Their only loss was a narrow one-score defeat to Tulane, a strong team this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Players<\/strong>: Quarterback Ben Wooldridge has been essential to Louisiana\u2019s offensive success, amassing over 1,000 passing yards and 20 total touchdowns (including five rushing). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooldridge’s consistent play, combined with Louisiana\u2019s balanced attack, has helped them average 33+ points per game in all but one matchup this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Edge<\/strong>: With an average of almost seven yards per play, Louisiana\u2019s offense is hard to contain. Their ability to execute high-scoring drives makes them a formidable underdog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas State Bobcats (4-3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a solid 4-3 record, Texas State has seen mixed results, recently losing as 10.5-point favorites to Old Dominion. However, they remain a favorite at home, especially after some notable early-season wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standout Player<\/strong>: Quarterback Jordan McCloud, a key offensive weapon, is among the Sun Belt\u2019s top quarterbacks and was named Sun Belt Player of the Year last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under head coach G.J. Kinne, Texas State has leveraged McCloud\u2019s experience to develop a productive offense, but inconsistency has plagued them in recent games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midweek Prep<\/strong>: Both teams are coming off a 10-day rest, meaning they\u2019ve had extra time to prepare, especially crucial in correcting defensive mistakes Texas State displayed last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Louisiana Has the Betting Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Momentum and Strong Road Play<\/strong>: Louisiana is undefeated on the road this season (4-0), with recent convincing wins showing their strength in away games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced QB and Consistent Offense<\/strong>: Wooldridge\u2019s experience and ability to lead scoring drives against top teams like Wake Forest and Coastal Carolina make the Ragin’ Cajuns a compelling pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market Movement Insight<\/strong>: With the line moving towards Texas State at -3.5, the public may be swayed by the Bobcats\u2019 early-season success. However, the data suggests Louisiana is undervalued given their recent performance and offensive strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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