Kennesaw State (0-1) vs Louisiana (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Fifth Third Bank Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Kennesaw State +14 / Louisiana -14 — Over/Under:
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Kennesaw State Owls meet Saturday in college football action from Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Here’s a Louisiana vs Kennesaw State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Louisiana vs Kennesaw State pick. We will examine:
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ recent form and player performance
The Kennesaw State Owls’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kennesaw State Owls
Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana and Kennesaw State
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Louisiana vs Kennesaw State game
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Cajuns managed to eke into a bowl berth last year, going 6-7 overall with a 3-5 Sun Belt record. Louisiana landed above only Southern Miss and LA-Monroe in the West Division but still made the New Orleans Bowl where they lost to Jacksonville State 34-31.
In their first game of the 2024 campaign, the Cajuns took on Grambling State. Louisiana scored 23 points in the second quarter on the way to a 40-10 blowout win. Ben Woolridge finished with 308 yards and three scores, while Harvey Broussard added 76 yards and a score off four grabs.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
Over on the Owls’ side, they had a rough year in 2023. Kennesaw State went just 3-6 overall in head coach Brian Bohannon’s ninth season. The Owls were ineligible for FCS postseason play anyway, due to their transition to FBS.
Matched up against UTSA on Saturday, the Owls took a 21-6 deficit into halftime and eventually fell 28-16. Davis Bryson posted 202 pass yards and a TD off a 50 percent completion rate. Qua Ashley led the receivers with a 51-yard catch and also had 26 rush yards.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Louisiana has lost each of its last three September games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won 15 of its last 20 games in September.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Louisiana’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State rank T1st among FBS teams for H2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Louisiana rank T1st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Louisiana rank T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
Louisiana vs Kennesaw State Prediction
I’ll go with Louisiana. The Cajuns didn’t have too many troubles dispatching Grambling in their first game. Louisiana would total 481 yards (363 passing) with 7.3 yards per play, 24 first downs, and a nice 7-of-11 on third-down tries. Defensively the Cajuns held the opposition to 241 total yards (166 passing) and 4-of-11 on third downs.
As for Kennesaw State, they managed to score in every quarter but couldn’t keep up with UTSA in their opening loss. The Owls had 253 total yards (202 passing), 15 first downs, and went 6-of-17 on third-down conversions. Louisiana’s offense should be in control here.