Independence Bowl Prediction & Odds
The first of two bowl games will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday when Houston takes on LA Lafayette at 3:00 p.m. ET in the Independence Bowl. Will the Cougars cover as a 7-point favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
230 LA Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (+7) vs. 229 Houston Cougars (-7); o/u 56.5
3:00 p.m. ET, Friday, December 23, 2022
Independence Stadium
UL Lafayette vs. Houston Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 65% of bets are on Houston. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
La Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Game Notes
Chris Smith ran 13 times for 69 yards and one touchdown, adding 36 yards and one touchdown as a receiver. Smith found the end zone for the first time since Week 3. He managed to both run and catch a touchdown Saturday, finishing the regular season on a high note.
Houston Cougars Game Notes
Samuel Brown is suspended for the Independence Bowl against Louisiana-Lafayette, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports. Brown is suspended for “immature behavior” for the team’s bowl game Saturday. Brown tallied 41 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season.
UL Lafayette vs. Houston Betting Trends
Over is 6-0 in Ragin’ Cajuns last 6 games following a straight up win
Over is 39-19-1 in Ragin’ Cajuns last 59 non-conference games
Over is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 games overall
Over is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games following a straight up loss
UL Lafayette vs. Houston Betting Prediction
The Cougars are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games against the Sun Belt, are 13-5 against the number in their last 18 games played on Friday and are 19-9 at the betting window in their last 28 games played on grass. On the other side, the Ragin’ Cajuns are 1-4 against the spread in their last five bowl games and are 0-5 against the number in their last five games following a win of more than 20 points.
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