The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-3, 0-2 Sun Belt) and Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2, 0-1) lock horns Wednesday in a conference battle at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Louisiana vs. Marshall odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Louisiana defeated Marshall 36-21 in the New Orleans Bowl in 2021 but reached October with more losses than it endured all of last season. The Cajuns head into Wednesday’s game looking to snap a 3-game losing skid. Being a plus-8 in turnovers has not helped a scuffling UL offense put up points as its 25.6 points per game average ranks tied for 94th in the nation.
The Thundering Herd has held opponents to single-digit point totals in 3 games this season, including the last 2 weeks. Its stifling run defense has helped Marshall hold foes to just 16.2 points per game (17th FBS) overall: MU has allowed just 2.46 yards per carry (5th).
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