With the Ragin Cajuns laying 10.5 as a home favorite and the total sitting at 50.5, what’s the best bet in Thursday night’s Southern Miss vs. UL Lafayette matchup? Kickoff for this Sun Belt matchup is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
117 Southern Miss Golden Eagles (+10.5) at 118 UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (-10.5); o/u 50.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, November 9, 2023
Cajun Field, Lafayette, LA
TV: ESPNU
Southern Miss vs. UL Lafayette Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 52% of bets are on Southern Miss. 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.
Southern Miss Eagles Game Notes
Billy Wiles was 11-for-23 passing for 200 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday’s 24-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe. He also had five rushes for zero yards.
Despite completing just 11 passes, Wiles managed to reach the 200-yard mark with a touchdown and a pick. Since being benched in Week 8, Wiles has bounced back with 487 passing yards and a 2:1 TD:INT across two games.
UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Game Notes
Head coach Michael Desormeaux indicated Monday that Chandler Fields will be the starter for Thursday’s game against Souther Miss, Wil Herren of KADN News15 reports.
With teammate Zeon Chriss (leg) ruled out for this game, Fields will get the starting nod against the Golden Eagles. In relief duty during last Saturday’s game, the redshirt junior quarterback completed 10 of 17 passes for 92 yards and one interception.
Southern Miss vs. UL Lafayette Betting Trends
The Golden Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Louisiana-Lafayette
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana-Lafayette is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 21 of Louisiana-Lafayette’s last 25 games at home
Southern Miss vs. UL Lafayette Betting Prediction
Take Southern Miss. In their last eight games against UL Lafayette, the Golden Eagles are a perfect 8-0 against the spread. They’re also a perfect 9-0 straight up in their last nine games against the Ragin Cajuns. Finally, UL Lafayette is just 3-7 at the betting window in its last 10 games.
Southern Miss vs. UL Lafayette Prediction: SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES +10.5