Louisiana vs Delaware Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana vs Delaware Prediction for this College Football 68 Ventures Bowl game on Wednesday, December 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview

Delaware has a 6-6 record this season and finished 7th in the CUSA. They are coming off a 61-31 home win against UTEP. Offensively, Delaware averages 29.8 points per game, ranking 50th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32.5 points per game, which is 120th. Delaware averages 418.1 total yards per game (302.2 passing and 115.9 rushing), while allowing 411.2 total yards per game (164.3 rushing and 246.8 passing).

Nick Minicucci leads Delaware with 3,507 passing yards with 62.9% completed passes and 22 touchdowns. Viron Ellison Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 423, while Sean Wilson has a team-high 60 receptions for 796 receiving yards. Defensively, Gavin Moul has a team-high 103 total tackles (44 of them solo), while Mitchell Melton leads the team in sacks, with 5, and KT Seay, Mysonne Pollard and Kahlil Ali lead the team with 2 interceptions each.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Preview

Louisiana has a 6-6 record this season and finished 3rd in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 30-27 home win against Louisiana-Monroe. Offensively, Louisiana averages 27.1 points per game, ranking 74th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 30 points per game, which is 105th. Louisiana averages 346 total yards per game (156.2 passing and 189.8 rushing), while allowing 417.2 total yards per game (189.1 rushing and 228.1 passing).

D’Wanyé Winfield leads Louisiana with 1,324 passing yards with 58.9% completed passes and 10 touchdowns. Elijah Davis leads the team in rushing yards with 743, while Shelton Sampson has a team-high 29 receptions for 495 receiving yards. Defensively, Jaden Dugger has a team-high 118 total tackles (59 of them solo), while Jordan Lawson leads the team in sacks, with 5, and Courtline Flowers has a team-high 2 interceptions.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: Bowl

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• The underdog has won three of Louisiana’s last four games.
• Louisiana has lost each of its last four games in December.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Louisiana’s last four games.
• Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
• Louisiana has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win

• The favorite has won each of Louisiana’s last eight Bowl games.
• Louisiana has covered the spread in five of its last six games in Alabama.
• Delaware has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games.
• Louisiana has won the first half in four of its last five games against opponents from the Conference USA.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Louisiana’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Delaware Blue Hens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Minicucci has recorded 20+ completions in 10 consecutive games (including postseason) – longest streak in the FBS, heading into the bowl games.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts

• Heading into the bowl games, Ja’Corian Norris is one of only 37 players in the FBS to have a kick return touchdown this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
• Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
• Louisiana has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
• Louisiana has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (3).

Louisiana vs Delaware Prediction

In this Louisiana vs Delaware Prediction, Louisiana is coming as -3-point favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season, but Louisiana is coming into this matchup in better form, as they have four consecutive wins and are 3-1 against the spread. On the flip side, Delaware is 1-2 in its last 3 games and has been struggling against the spread, as it is2-6 against the spread in its last 8 games. This game seems like a coinflip and I see no value on either side, but from a total perspective, both teams are a perfect 7-0 to the over in their last 7 games combined and they allow 62.5 points per game combined this season, which is just above today’s total of 61.5. Take the over in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 61.5