The Sun Belt Conference is set for a decisive matchup as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Arkansas State Red Wolves clash this Thursday. Louisiana recently secured a thrilling victory over Texas State, edging out a 42-39 win, while Arkansas State fell to Southern Mississippi with a close 27-21 loss.

Currently, the Ragin’ Cajuns carry a season record of 4-6 (3-3 in conference), struggling away from home at a dismal 1-4 this season. Conversely, Arkansas State stands slightly better at 5-5 overall (4-2 in conference) and enjoys a favorable home record at 3-2.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET from Centennial Bank Stadium, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Historical encounters favor Louisiana in an all-time series record of 30-22-1, but the Red Wolves perform notably better when playing at home with a record of 13-11-1.

The latest odds show Arkansas State as a 2.5-point favorite, with an over/under set at 53.5 points according to SportsLine. Before jumping into any bets, explore the predictions fashioned by the SportsLine Projection Model.

Betting Lines and Odds

Matchup	Spread
Louisiana vs. Arkansas State	Arkansas State -2.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Over/Under	53.5 points
Money Line	Louisiana +117, Arkansas State -140

Insight on Picks

The predictive model anticipates exceeding the total score of 53.5 based on current trends from both teams. The Ragin’ Cajuns show consistency in surpassing total scores in their last three outings, meanwhile, the Red Wolves maintain a strong spread record at 7-3 over the last ten games.

Quarterback performance predictions indicate that Daniel Beale is projected to throw for over 240 yards and two touchdowns, while Jaylen Raynor is forecasted to achieve near 250 yards with two touchdowns as well.

Fans looking for comprehensive predictions regarding the matchup and which side of the spread to back can find further details at SportsLine.