Louisiana vs. Marshall Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 7, 2024

In this season's Sun Belt Championship Game the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-5.5) over the Marshall Thundering Herd. Cajun Field will host the matchup on December 7, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. A total of 58.5 points has been set for this game.

The Ragin' Cajuns' most recent contest was against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, and they won by a score of 37-23. Last time around, the Thundering Herd defeated the James Madison Dukes, with 35-33 being the final score.

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Louisiana vs. Marshall Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana
• TV: ESPN
• Live Box Score on FOX Sports

Louisiana vs. Marshall Prediction

• Pick ATS: Marshall (+5.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (58.5)
  
• Prediction: Louisiana 32, Marshall 27

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Louisiana vs. Marshall Betting Insights

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Ragin' Cajuns 32, Thundering Herd 26.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have a 67.7% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Thundering Herd hold a 36.6% implied probability.
• Louisiana has covered seven times in 11 matchups with a spread this season.
• Marshall has put together an 11-1-0 record against the spread this year.

Louisiana vs. Marshall: Head-to-Head

• In their last two head-to-head meetings, Louisiana has beaten Marshall two times.
• In those matchups against Marshall, the Ragin' Cajuns have covered two times while outscoring the total on one occasion.
• In their last two head-to-head matchups, Louisiana has scored 59 points against Marshall, while surrendering only 34 points.

Louisiana vs. Marshall: 2024 Stats Comparison

Louisiana 2024 Key Players

Marshall 2024 Key Players

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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