The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns will try to pick up win and cover the spread at Cajun Field on Saturday when they get a visit from the Akron Zips in Week 4 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Several shops tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook) set the point spread at -7 for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns . NCAA football bettors had to wait for the Sportsbook over under value, which was not available at press time (check the live lines pages here for the latest totals updates).
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 22-19 win for the Ragin' Cajuns. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Akron Zips vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Louisiana-Lafayette will face the 1-2 Akron Zips, who own a 0-3 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns are 2-0 so far this season while the Zips are 1-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Louisiana-Lafayette vs Akron injuries news.
The game pits the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, currently No. 33 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Akron Zips, who rate No. 93 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns No. 31-ranked offense (38.5 PPG) against a Akron Zips defense that ranks No. 71 at 24.67 PPG. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns passing attack has averaged 209.5 yards per game, less than the Akron Zips give up through the air (249 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Akron Zips own the league's No. 17-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 100 yards per game when on the road. Louisiana-Lafayette, on the other hand, rates No. 10 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Next Betting Matchups
Akron home to Ohio, Saturday, October 3rd
Louisiana-Lafayette at Louisiana Tech, Saturday, October 3rd