The only thing that can add to the perfection of a three-day Christmas Holiday weekend is college football bowl games. On Saturday one of the best matchups of the entire postseason will take place at the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners. Louisiana earned considerable credibility with gamblers after an upset win at Iowa State on opening day. UTSA is not well known with the masses but sharps respect them for bringing consistent board value. Gerald J Ford Stadium, home of the SMU Mustangs, will be hosting a dandy!
2020 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
CFB Betting: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. UTSA Roadrunners
When: Saturday, December 26, 2020, 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Gerald J Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
TV: ABC
Bookmaker Odds: Louisiana -14 vs. UTSA +14, over-under 58
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Bookmaker Wagering Analysis
Causal gamblers don’t know much about either team. Regular college football gamblers are quite familiar with Louisiana. Sharps like the Ragin’ Cajuns talent advantage. Bargain hunters wonder if UTSA is getting enough points.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Team Overview
Louisiana, also formerly known as Louisiana Lafayette, has emerged as one of the top Group of Five and Sunbelt Conference teams in the nation under head coach Billy Napier. This will be the third consecutive bowl season for the Ragin’ Cajuns under Napier, who is in his third year as coach. Louisiana finished the season 9-1 straight up, 5-5 against the spread, and 3-7 under the total. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 28th in the nation for scoring offense and 28th for points allowed. Louisiana’s most impressive win was in their season opener at Iowa State. The Ragin’ Cajuns scored a 31-14 triumph as 13.5-point dogs over the Big 12 North champions.
Louisiana quarterback Levi Lewis threw for 2128 yards and 17 touchdown passes. Running backs Elijah Mitchell, Trey Ragas, and Chris Smith each averaged over 5.5 yards per rush.
UTSA Roadrunners Team Overview
Although they are not well known as a relative “expansion team” that began play in 2012, the UTSA Roadrunners are coming off their best season since going 8-4 in 2012. Texas San Antonio finished 7-4 in the first season under head coach Jeff Traylor, who arrived from Arkansas where he was assistant head coach. The Roadrunners are 6-5 against the spread and 3-8 under the total. UTSA finished third in Conference USA behind UAB and Marshall. The Roadrunners finished 66th in the nation for scoring offense and 42nd for points allowed.
Running back Sincere McCormick was the man that made the Roadrunners go. McCormick powered to 1345 yards, 6.0 yards per rush, and 11 touchdowns.
Louisiana vs. UTSA Against the Spread
Louisiana has covered the spread in 23 of their last 36 games. As a favorite, the Ragin’ Cajuns are 14-11 on the board. As an away team Louisiana is 13-6 vs. the odds. And in non-conference action, the Ragin’ Cajuns are 9-3 with the number. Louisiana has gone over the total in just 16 of their last 38 games. As a favorite, the Ragin’ Cajuns are 10-15 to the under. As an away team Louisiana is 9-9-1 over and under. And in non-conference games, the Ragin’ Cajuns are 7-4-1 over the total.
Texas San Antonio is 13-10 against the spread in all games. As a dog, UTSA is 9-7 vs. the line. In non-conference games, the Roadrunners are 4-4 on the board. And as an away team UTSA is 7-4 with the odds. Texas San Antonio has gone over the total in just 15 of their last 35 games. The Roadrunners are 8-8-1 over and under as an away team. As a dog, UTSA is 12-11-3 to the over. And in non-conference games, the Roadrunners are 6-5-1 over the total.
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Bookmaker Free Pick
Louisiana has developed into a Group of Five power and has too much for UTSA in this one.
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Bookmaker Best Bet: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
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