Pick details
| MATCHUP | UAB Blazers | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Spread | +7.5 -110 | -7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +250 | -310 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-108) | Under 55.5 (-112) |
| Where | Cajun Field, Lafayette, LA | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers lost to Illinois, beat UL Monroe, and they play Navy next. The UAB Blazers have lost 8 of their last 11 games. Ryder Burton is completing 55.3 percent of his passes for 334 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. EJ Reid and CJ Smith have combined for 162 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Ty Mims has 5 receptions.
The UAB Blazers’ ground game is averaging 230 yards per contest, and Rod Robinson II leads the way with 173 yards on 35 carries. On defense, UAB allows 31 points and 294.5 yards per game. Muaaz Byard leads the UAB Blazers with 20 tackles, Tylin Jackson has 1 sack, and Ike Esonwune has 1 interception.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns beat Lamar, lost to USC, and they play Charlotte next. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have won 5 of their last 7 games. Lunch Winfield is completing 72.7 percent of his passes for 401 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Russell Babineaux and Caden Jensen have combined for 172 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while KeDarius Wade has 3 receptions.
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns ground game is averaging 194.5 yards per contest, and Lunch Winfield leads the way with 175 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana-Lafayette is allowing 28 points and 344 yards per game. Collin Jacob leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns with 17 tackles, Luke Green has 1 sack, and Jake St. Andre has 1 interception.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- UAB has lost each of its last nine road games in September.
- Louisiana has won each of its last 11 September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
- Louisiana has covered the spread in each of its last three games in September.
- Louisiana has won the first half in seven of its last eight September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games as a road underdog.
- Louisiana has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UAB’s last five September games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Louisiana’s last five games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, D’Wayne Winfield ranks T11th amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (3) this season.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Jonah Delange leads the league for field goals made (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks T115th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.5).
- Louisiana is one of 24 FBS teams to score in every quarter this season.
- UAB ranks 132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-9.0).
- UAB ranks 11th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (119.0).
UAB vs Louisiana Prediction
UAB hasn’t had much winning or covering success dating back to last season, so excuse me if I’m not thrilled to show this team any attention. Louisiana has shown flashes offensively, competes defensively, and just hung around with USC on the road last week. Despite the loss, Louisiana should be feeling good about itself right now. Louisiana is 2-0 ATS this season and has covered 5 of its last 7 games overall. Don’t love the hook on top of a key number, but these teams are heading in different directions. I’ll lay the points with Louisiana at home.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Louisiana -7.5
