Marshall vs Louisiana Sun Belt Championship Game Prediction | CFB Best Bets
John Canady
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On Saturday night, the Marshall Thundering Herd are set for a showdown against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Sun Belt Championship game. Marshall is entering this matchup riding a six-game winning streak that has led them to an opportunity to compete for a conference championship despite starting the season off 3-3. Meanwhile, Louisiana has been hot all season long as they hold a 10-2 record.
Marshall vs Louisiana
- Location: Cajun Field (Lafayette, Louisiana) | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Spread: Lousiana -5.5, Moneyline: Louisiana -215, Total: 57.5
Marshall vs Louisiana Best Bet: Marshall ML +176
The Thundering Herd enter this matchup as underdogs despite being one of the hottest teams in the nation right now. Marshall has turned its season around after a lackluster start and continues to stack solid performances every week. It’s well-coached, and the talent on the roster is overlooked. Although Louisiana will have its home crowd behind it, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Marshall pull off the road upset.
Marshall vs Louisiana Best Total Bet: Over 57.5
Marshall heads into this Sun Belt clash averaging 31.4 points per game, following just behind the Ragin’ Cajuns, who average 35.8 points per game. Each team’s offense has the firepower to put up points quickly, while their defenses have shown signs of inconsistency. In what has the makings for a shootout, a final score of 34-30 seems like a realistic outcome.
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Marshall Best Player Bet: Braylon Braxton 2+ Passing Touchdowns +148
Braylon Braxton has slowly developed into a consistent and reliable option for the Thundering Herd’s offense. Marshall’s quarterback has found his rhythm in his first year with the offense and has been a huge key for the team’s success up to this point. Braxton has thrown 17 passing touchdowns and two interceptions on the season, including 2+ passing touchdowns in five games this season. Expect the junior to show up big in a big-time matchup with the conference championship on the line.
Louisiana Best Player Bet: Bill Davis First Touchdown Scorer +420
Bill Davis has been a focal point of the Ragin’ Cajuns offense this season, especially in the red zone. The running back is up to 777 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the season, and he could be relied on early against Thundering Herd. Davis has found the endzone six times in the past four games and could find it first on Saturday night.
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