The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4) and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-6) square off in the 2023 New Orleans Bowl on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET. The Gamecocks are 3-point favorites according to the latest Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 58. Jacksonville State is the -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) on the money line (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page). 

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The model knows Jacksonville State has a powerful ground attack. The Gamecocks were ranked second in the Conference USA in rushing yards per game (232.2). Senior running back Malik Jackson leads the way due to his solid field vision and agility. He led the team in rushing yards (860) and yards per carry (6.5) with seven touchdowns. On Nov. 9, Jackson exploded for 193 yards and two scores.

The model also knows Louisiana Ragin' Cajun junior quarterback Chandler Fields is under center for this squad. Fields does a superb job scanning the field and getting the ball into the hands of his playmakers. The Louisiana native completes 70% of his throws for 914 yards and seven passing touchdowns. In the Nov. 18 matchup against Troy, Fields supplied 282 yards with three passing touchdowns. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college football picks.

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