Louisiana Favored by 10 Points Over UL Monroe
The Ragin' Cajuns travel to Monroe for a Thursday night game against the Warhawks, with betting markets projecting a high-scoring affair.
By Ella Cox ·
College football fans in Louisiana will watch a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Thursday night as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns visit the UL Monroe Warhawks. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at FMOL Health at St. Francis Stadium in Monroe.
Louisiana enters the contest as the 10-point favorite. The total points line is set at 47.5. This betting market reflects the current form of both teams as they compete for position in the conference standings.
The Ragin' Cajuns hold a 6-3 record this season. They secured a 28-26 victory over South Alabama on Nov. 7 at home. Louisiana has won the last three meetings between these two in-state opponents.
UL Monroe is fighting for a home win against a 2-7 record. The Warhawks have dropped seven of their first nine games in 2026. Their pass defense has been a weak point, allowing opposing offenses to gain ground on both the ground and through the air.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulated the game 10,000 times to generate predictions. The model projects 52 combined points in the game. It recommends betting the Over 47.5 total, noting that Louisiana's last two road games and UL Monroe's last home game all went over the total line.
The model indicates that one side of the spread hits more than 70% of the time. The Ragin' Cajuns are projected to control the game against a Warhawks defense that has struggled to stop opponents all season. The prediction relies on Louisiana's offensive capability to exploit defensive gaps.
The result of this Thursday night game will impact the Sun Belt title picture for Louisiana. The Warhawks are looking for a home victory to build momentum in a difficult season.
