Of great concern is the possibility of a successful run by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
Since 2018, Louisiana has made a bowl game every season.
However, that streak could end this year if the Ragin’ Cajuns don’t win their final two games.
First is a matchup on Thursday night against a Sun Belt Conference rival, the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Although Michael Desormeaux has made bowl games in his first three seasons, two of them ended with losing records.
Last year, Louisiana went 10-4, making the 2025 campaign a disappointment.
Thursday night college football is always a draw at the betting window, especially for sharps.
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Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Arkansas State Red Wolves Odds at Bookmaker
Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas, will host the matchup between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Kickoff time is at 7:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.
Oddsmakers opened with Arkansas State as a 3.5-point favorite and Louisiana as a 3.5-point dog.
Arkansas State is a -160 moneyline favorite with Louisiana as a +3.5 moneyline dog.
Arkansas State and Louisiana opened with a total of 54.5.
Neither team in this matchup is a major brand.
This relatively obscure Sun Belt Conference matchup is the type that Wise Guys prefer.
The Casual sector will not have a great influence on the betting line.
Sharps will take note that Arkansas State is showing a nice profit this year.
In comparison, Louisiana is merely breaking even.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Last game, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost 42-39 against the Texas State Bobcats as 3.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 63.
Louisiana is 4-6 straight up, 5-5 against the spread, and 6-4 over/under the total.
Louisiana ranks 104th for total offense, 123rd for passing, 34th for rushing, 82nd for scoring, and 110th for fewest turnovers committed.
Louisiana ranks 108th in total defense, 62nd vs. the pass, 122nd vs. the rush, 109th in fewest points allowed, and 51st in takeaways.
Late on, Louisiana has covered four out of its most recent six games, including two straight.
Louisiana went over the total in three of its last three matchups.
Louisiana is in 4th place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division.
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last game, the Arkansas State Red Wolves lost 27-21 against the Southern Miss Eagles as 6.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 54.5.
Arkansas State is 5-5 straight up, 7-3 against the spread, and 2-8 over/under the total.
Overall, Arkansas State ranks 80th for total offense, 51st for passing, 100th for rushing, 101st for scoring, and 130th for fewest turnovers committed.
Arkansas State ranks 115th for total defense, 100th vs. the pass, 110th vs. the rush, 84th for fewest points allowed, and 68th for takeaways.
Late on, Arkansas State has covered five out of its most recent five games.
Arkansas State went under the total in eight of its last eight matchups.
Arkansas State is in 3rd place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division.
Louisiana at Arkansas State Betting Trends
Louisiana has been a reliable value on the road.
The Ragin’ Cajuns covered eight of their most recent 12 away games.
The Ragin’ Cajuns went over the total in 14 of their last 20 road tilts.
In like manner, Arkansas State has been highly profitable at home.
The Red Wolves covered seven of their most recent nine home games.
Arkansas State went under the total in seven of its last ten home tilts.
In the series between Louisiana and Arkansas State, the Red Wolves and Ragin’ Cajuns split their last 10 meetings against the spread.
Six of the last nine games between the Red Wolves and Ragin’ Cajuns went under the total.
Specifically at Arkansas State, the Red Wolves covered four of their last five games against the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Seven of the last eight games in this series at Arkansas State went under the total.
Louisiana at Arkansas State Best Bets
As mentioned earlier, the Red Wolves have a hot hand against the odds and in this series with Louisiana.
Arkansas State has been a good value at home.
Main Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Jaylen Raynor Over the Total Yards Total
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