The Sun Belt takes center stage in the college football world on Tuesday evening. In a high-profile matchup within the conference, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns host the Appalachian State Mountaineers in front of a national audience. Louisiana is 4-1 this season, including a 2-0 conference mark. Appalachian State is also 4-1 with a win in the team’s first Sun Belt game of 2021.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Mountaineers as three-point favorites on the road, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 54.5 in the latest Appalachian State vs. Louisiana odds. Before making any Louisiana vs. Appalachian State picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Appalachian State vs. Louisiana and revealed its CFB picks and predictions. Visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Louisiana vs. Appalachian State:
- Appalachian State vs. Louisiana spread: Appalachian State -3
- Appalachian State vs. Louisiana over-under: 54.5 points
- Appalachian State vs. Louisiana money line: Appalachian State -160; Louisiana +140
- APLST: The Mountaineers are 3-2 against the spread this season
- UL: The Ragin’ Cajuns are 1-4 against the spread in 2021
Featured Game | Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
Why Appalachian State can cover
Appalachian State’s offense is highly impressive, and it is the biggest reason why the team is 4-1 with only a close road loss to Miami. The Mountaineers are No. 2 in the Sun Belt in scoring offense, averaging 35.2 points per game, and they are also No. 2 in the conference in averaging more than 480 total yards per game. Appalachian State averages 6.5 yards per play, with top-four units in both passing offense and rushing offense.
The Mountaineers are averaging 284.2 passing yards per game, completing 67.7 percent of passes and averaging 8.8 yards per pass attempt. Appalachian State has nine touchdown passes and only three interceptions, with opponents only picking up five sacks in five games. The Mountaineers are also averaging nearly 200 yards per game on the ground, with Appalachian State producing 4.8 yards per carry and 12 rushing touchdowns in 2021.
Why Louisiana can cover
Louisiana is both effective and balanced offensively, which is a big part of the team’s success. The Ragin’ Cajuns are a top-four team in the Sun Belt in total offense (395 yards per game) and scoring offense (28.4 points per game), averaging 5.9 yards per play in 2021. Louisiana is a top-five passing offense (229 yards per game) and rushing offense (166 yards per game) in the conference, with eight passing touchdowns and just one interception through the air.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are generating 4.6 yards per rush, with 10 rushing touchdowns in five games, and quarterback Levi Lewis is a dual threat with more than 100 rushing yards this season. As a team, Louisiana has three rushers with more than 230 yards this season, and the Ragin’ Cajuns also have a whopping 12 pass-catchers with multiple receptions in 2021.
How to make Louisiana vs. Appalachian State picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the total, projecting 50 combined points. It also has generated an against the spread pick that hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can get the pick over at SportsLine.
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