Houston vs UL Lafayette
When: 3:00 PM ET, Friday, December 23, 2022
Where: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, Louisiana
Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Houston @ UL Lafayette
Moneyline
Houston -270
UL Lafayette +220
Houston @ UL Lafayette
Point Spread
Houston -7.0 (-110)
UL Lafayette 7.0 (-110)
Houston @ UL Lafayette
Total
Over 56.5 (-105)
Under 56.5 (-115)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL Lafayette | 6-6 | 7-5 | 27.00 | 22.83 |
| Houston | 7-5 | 4-8 | 37.17 | 33.50 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Lafayette | 5-1 | 2-4 | 6-6 |
| Houston | 0-6 | 4-2 | 9-2-1 |
UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXST | 41-13 | W | -5/44 | W/O |
| FSU | 17-49 | L | 25/52 | L/O |
| GASO | 36-17 | W | -3.5/63 | W/U |
| TROY | 17-23 | L | 3.5/42.5 | L/U |
| SMISS | 24-39 | L | -2.5/43 | L/O |
Houston Cougars Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULSA | 30-37 | L | -13/67 | L/P |
| ECAR | 42-3 | W | 6/66.5 | W/U |
| TEMP | 43-36 | W | -20/56 | L/O |
| SMU | 63-77 | L | 3.5/66 | L/O |
| USF | 42-27 | W | -17.5/59 | L/O |
Game Preview
Louisiana and Houston both kept their streaks of bowl appearances alive this season and are bracing for their clash Friday, Dec. 23 in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.
The Ragin’ Cajuns (6-6) will make their fifth consecutive bowl appearance while the Cougars (7-5) are in a bowl for the third consecutive season.
Like other teams in their respective situations, Houston and Louisiana are already concentrating on recruiting and the transfer portal as each program looks to build for the future.
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns | ||
|---|---|---|
| UL Lafayette is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of UL Lafayette’s last 6 games | ||
| UL Lafayette is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston | ||
| UL Lafayette is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston | ||
| Houston Cougars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Houston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston’s last 12 games | ||
| Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UL Lafayette | ||
UL Lafayette Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Terrence Williams | Ques Fri – Undisclosed – 12/17/22 |
| Ben Wooldridge | out for season – Lower Body – 11/19/22 |
| Kendrell Williams | out for season – Undisclosed – 9/9/22 |
Houston Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Joseph Manjack IV | Ques Fri – Hand – 12/17/22 |
| Samuel Brown | Out Fri – Suspension – 12/22/22 |
| Alton McCaskill IV | out for season – Knee – 8/10/22 |
College Football Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Independence Bowl Final Score: Houston 32-20
The Pick: Houston -7 & Under 56½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $257 in Profit
NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
