Sun Belt Championship Game: Marshall vs Louisiana – Odds, Spread & Prediction

• Louisiana is a 5.5-point home favorite over Marshall for the Sun Belt Championship
• The Ragin’ Cajuns and Thundering Herd rank Top 5 in conference scoring 
• Check the latest Marshall vs Louisiana odds, spread and prediction below

The winner of the Sun Belt will be crowned when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) battle the Marshall Thundering Herd (9-3, 7-1 Sun Belt) in the conference championship. Oddsmakers like the Ragin’ Cajuns on their home field in the latest College Football odds.

Marshall vs Louisiana Odds

The visiting Thundering Herd are 5.5-point road underdogs, with a total between these high-powered offenses set at 58 points.

The College Football public betting trends skew heavily to Louisiana, with 86% of the betting public taking them on the moneyline with 93% of the money.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at Cajun Field, in Lafayette, LA, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage.

Odds as of December 6 at 9pm ET. Be sure to check out the best Caesars Sportsbook promos before placing a bet on any Week 15 College Football matchup.

Ragin’ Cajuns Solid on Both Sides of Ball

Louisiana enters with eight wins in its last nine games, with six of those wins by at least 10 points, including last week’s 37-23 drubbing of UL Monroe.

The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 15th in scoring offense in the nation, piling up 35.6 points per game.

They do much of their damage in the passing game, averaging 265.7 yards per contest, second in the Sun Belt, with 22 TD passes.

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— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) November 23, 2024

They haven’t skipped a beat since Chandler Fields took over at QB for an injured Ben Wooldridge (collarbone). Over the last three games, he’s thrown for 793 yards, five TD’s and just one interception.

He’s fortunate to lean on a rush attack that churns out 1908.7 yards per game, and a defense that allows just 22.8 points per game, the second-best total in the conference.

Herd Thundering into Lafayette

Marshall enters the contest having won six straight games, hitting the 30-point plateau in all but one of them.

Last time out, they needed double overtime to outlast James Madison 35-33, giving Marshall three straight road wins heading into the conference championship.

Marshall boasts a Top 5 scoring offense that rings up 31.9 points per game, paced by a rushing attack that produces 200.4 yards — they’re one of only three teams in the Sun Belt to rush for better than 200 yards per game.

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— Marshall Football (@HerdFB) December 1, 2024

Their passing game might be considered a weak point, but it’s more like the finishing touch to that battering-ram run game. While they only produce 180.1 yards per game through the air, Marshall’s 25 TD passes are the third most in the conference.

The Thundering Herd also have a Top-4 scoring defense in the Sun Belt, and their passing D surrenders less than 200 yards per contest, also ranking inside the Top 4.

Marshall vs Louisiana Prediction

These are two teams that mirror each other in many ways, with strong offenses, capable defenses and impressive seasons that landed them here.

Louisiana is 4-2 at home this season, but they have are just 2-4-0 against the spread. While Fields has filled in admirably, he’s stepping up to a Marshall squad playing its best ball, and are among the the top cover teams in the nation.

The Thundering Herd are 8-1-1 ATS, and are 5-0-1 ATS on the road this season.

If the Ragin’ Cajuns do claim the school’s first-ever Sun Belt Conference Championship, I think it will be well earned in a tight one.

• Marshall vs Louisiana Pick: Marshall +5.5 (-105)

The Sun Belt Championship Game is set to take place on Saturday, December 4th, with Marshall facing off against Louisiana. Both teams have had impressive seasons so far, and fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting matchup.

As of now, the odds for the game are fairly even, with both teams having a good chance of coming out on top. Marshall comes into the game with a record of 7-4, while Louisiana boasts a record of 9-2. Both teams have shown strength on both sides of the ball throughout the season, making it difficult to predict a clear favorite.

In terms of the spread, Marshall is currently favored by 3.5 points. This means that if you were to bet on Marshall, they would need to win by at least 4 points in order for you to win your bet. On the other hand, if you were to bet on Louisiana, they could either win the game or lose by less than 4 points for you to win your bet.

When it comes to predicting the outcome of the game, it is truly anyone’s guess. Both teams have proven themselves to be formidable opponents throughout the season, and it will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively on game day.

Marshall will look to rely on their strong defense, which has been a key factor in their success this season. They will need to shut down Louisiana’s potent offense in order to come out on top. On the other hand, Louisiana will look to their dynamic offense led by quarterback Levi Lewis to put up points and secure the win.

Ultimately, this game has all the makings of a close and competitive matchup. Fans can expect a hard-fought battle between two talented teams vying for the Sun Belt Championship title. It will be a game that comes down to the wire, and could go either way. Be sure to tune in on Saturday to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.