Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Host Troy Trojans in Sun Belt Showdown: Odds, Predictions, and Game Info

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are set to host the Troy Trojans in a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana. The game is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Oddsmakers have favored the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, who are currently 8-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play, by 10 points. The total for the game has been set at 52 points. In their last outing, the Ragin’ Cajuns suffered a narrow 24-22 loss to the South Alabama Jaguars, while the Troy Trojans, who are 3-7 overall and 2-4 in conference, secured a 28-20 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles.

The betting insights suggest that the Ragin’ Cajuns have a significant edge, with an implied probability of 78.8% to win the game according to the moneyline. Troy’s implied probability stands at 25.6%. Louisiana has a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Troy has won five games against the spread and failed to cover five times.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Troy has won two of the last three meetings against Louisiana. However, the Ragin’ Cajuns have a 2-1 record against the spread in these recent encounters, with the scoring going over the total on two occasions. Over their last three meetings, Louisiana has scored 76 points against Troy, while allowing 75 points.

Statistically, the Ragin’ Cajuns have a strong offense, averaging 33.9 points per game, which ranks 28th nationally. Their defense allows 22 points per game, ranking 41st. In contrast, Troy’s offense averages 23 points per game, while their defense allows 27 points per game. Louisiana has been efficient in limiting turnovers, allowing just six this season, while forcing 14 turnovers.

Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+ or follow the live score and updates on various sports platforms.