Day: December 16, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will face the Jacksonville Gamecocks who wish to secure their first bowl victory in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl today afternoon. Louisiana VS Jacksonville will be held at the Caesars Superdome and is scheduled for 2:15 PM. ET.

Our preview covers the NFL predictions for Louisiana VS Jacksonville, plus the picks, odds, and analysis for which team will win this game. Don’t forget to check MatchPlug for more NFL previews. We are the Best Prediction site for everything American Football.

Predictions And Betting Preview For Louisiana Lafayette VS Jacksonville State 2023 NCAAF Regular Season 

• Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana.
• When: Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
• Time: 20:15
• Teams to play: Louisiana and Jacksonville.
• NFL Expert Picks: SPREAD +3.5

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ended their three-game skid with a victory over the Warhawks in their last match. They will want to maintain momentum with a win over the Gamecocks, giving them a second consecutive victory and a second straight New Orleans Bowl win.

The Ragin’ Cajuns average 32.3 points per game. They throw for 221.8 yards and rush for 183.5 yards per game. Louisiana struggled defensively, conceding 28.2 points per game. They gave up 21 points in their last match and will need to keep this up if they want to win today’s fixture.

Betting On The Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• 1XBet Spread: -3.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Under 56.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.608
• BetMGM Spread: -3.5
• BetMGM Over/Under: Over 57.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.61

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ended regular season with a loss to the Aggies. They will want to bounce back from this defeat with a victory over the Ragin’ Cajuns, giving their fourth victory in their last six matches and their first bowl win in school history.

Jacksonville averages 29.8 points per game. They throw for 165.6 yards and rush for 232.3 yards per game. The Gamecocks played well defensively, conceding 20.3 points per game. Jacksonville gave up 20 points in their last match and will need the same effort to win today.

MatchPlug Prediction For Louisiana Lafayette VS Jacksonville State 

The Jacksonville Gamecocks have done a fantastic job against the run, so fans can expect them to mark Louisiana’s running game and force them to beat them through the air, which won’t happen. Bettors should go with Jacksonville State to cover the spread.

Final Prediction: Jacksonville Gamecocks Spread.

The Ohio Bobcats will play the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday in the Myrtle Beach Bowl at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Georgia Southern finished the regular season 6-6 and was 3-5 in the Sun Belt Conference, while Ohio was 9-3 and 6-2 in Mid-American Conference action. Fans can expect the Ohio VS Georgia showdown to be entertaining.

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Ohio VS Georgia Southern 2023 NCAAF Regular Season 

• Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina.
• When: Saturday, December 15th, 2023.
• Time: 17:00
• Teams to play: Ohio and Georgia Southern.
• NFL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.734.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Ohio Bobcats

• 1XBet Spread: +1.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Over 48.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 2.184
• BetMGM Spread: +3
• BetMGM Over/Under: Under 48.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20

The Ohio Bobcats will be destroyed due to an offense suffering from players who backed out of this bowl game, and a defense missing a top player. The Bobcats delivered an average of 22.9 points per match and gained an average of 346.8 yards per match, but those stats are irrelevant given that many players left the offence. 

Ohio’s defense permits an average of 15.4 points which was the fifth best in the country and 263.9 yards per game, which was fourth best. The Bobcats ranked 9th best against the rush permitting 95.5 yards per game and 7th best against the pass, allowing 168.4 yards per game through the air.

Betting On The Georgia Southern Eagles

• 1XBet Spread: -1.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Under 48.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.734
• BetMGM Spread: -3
• BetMGM Over/Under: Over 48.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.69

The Georgia Southern Eagles averaged 30.9 points and 422.3 yards per game this season which were 47th and 41st respectively. The Southern Eagles averaged 124.1 yards rushing per game and 298.3 passing per game which were 104th and 14th respectively.

Georgia’s defense allowed an average of 29.6 points and 399.8 yards per game which were 97th and 95th respectively. The Eagles permitted an average of 155.7 yards rushing which was 78th and 244.1 yards passing per game, which was 104th.

MatchPlug Prediction For Ohio VS Georgia Southern 

Georgia Southern’s defence is weak, but it will face an Ohio defence that will get many three-and-outs on Saturday. Ohio’s defence will spend most of the match on the field, weakening the Bobcats over time and giving the Eagles a chance to swoop in for the kill.

Final Prediction: Georgia Southern Eagles Moneyline.

The NFL brings back Saturday NFL with an AFC game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts. Colts VS Steelers will clinch the last two Wildcard spots if the season ends today, so this clash is essential for tiebreakers.

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Indianapolis Colts VS Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL Regular Season 

• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• When: Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
• Time: 22:30
• Teams to play: Colts and Steelers.
• NFL Expert Picks: SPREAD -1.5.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Indianapolis Colts

• 1XBet Spread: -1.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Over 42.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.91
• BetMGM Spread: -1.5
• BetMGM Over/Under: Under 42.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.80

The Indianapolis Colts are on a four-game winning streak, and they were less than a field goal favourite in the whole four victories. The streak ended last week against Cincinnati when the Bengals won the clash of backup quarterbacks by 20 points. Michael Pittman Jr. had a solid match against Cincinnati with 95 receiving yards, but could not find the endzone.

Indianapolis ranks 8th in the NFL in scoring with 24.2 points per game, but their defense ranks 29th by permitting 25.4 points per game. Linebacker Zaire Franklin leads the NFL in tackles with 144 on the season, followed by safety Julian Blackmon with only 85.

Betting On The Pittsburgh Steelers

• 1XBet Spread: +1.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Under 42.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.91
• BetMGM Spread: +1.5
• BetMGM Over/Under: Over 42.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 2.05

The Pittsburgh Steelers are shockingly still in the playoff race, they are presently 6-seed in the AFC but are recovering from two bad defeats. The Steelers would be in a better position if they had won the matches they were supposed to win, losing as favourites in the last two weeks against the Cardinals and Patriots.

Pittsburgh ranks 27th in the NFL, scoring 16.2 points per match, but performs better on the defensive end where they rank 7th by permitting only 19.2 points per. Linebacker Elandon Roberts leads the Steelers in tackles with 86, while fellow linebacker TJ Watt is second in the league with 14 sacks.

MatchPlug Prediction For Indianapolis Colts VS Pittsburgh Steelers 

The Indianapolis Colts rank 8th in scoring and can generate greater offence with their lineup shortcomings. The aura around the Pittsburgh Steelers is not good, with receivers becoming noticeably frustrated and showing a lack of effort when they don’t get the ball. Indianapolis has less drama, a stronger offence, and an offensive coach, they will win this game.

Final Prediction: Indianapolis Colts spread.

The Minnesota Vikings will aim for their second successive victory when they play the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday afternoon. The Bengals VS Vikings match will take place at Paycor Stadium and begins at 1 PM. ET.

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Cincinnati Bengals VS Minnesota Vikings NFL 2023 Season 

• Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio.
• When: Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
• Time: 19:00
• Teams to play: Bengals and Vikings.
• NFL Expert Picks: SPREAD -3.5.

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Cincinnati Bengals

• 1XBet Spread: -3.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Over 40.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.62
• BetMGM Spread: -3
• BetMGM Over/Under: Under 40.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.57

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing well presently, and enter this match on a two-game winning streak. Cincinnati is deep in the AFC playoff race and will want to keep dreams of making the cut alive by winning Minnesota tomorrow, to secure their third consecutive victory.

The Bengals average 21.5 points per game, throwing for 229.5 yards and rushing for 84.7 yards per game. Cincinnati defense plays well, conceding 221.1 points per match. They conceded 14 points in their last fixture and will need the same effort if they want to win tomorrow.

Betting On The Minnesota Vikings

• 1XBet Spread: +3.5
• 1XBet Over/Under: Under 40.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 2.358
• BetMGM Spread: +3
• BetMGM Over/Under: Over 40.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 2.45

The Minnesota Vikings broke their two-game skid with a tough win over the Las Vegas Raiders in their last match. They will want to keep momentum alive with a victory over the Bengals, giving them their second consecutive win and seventh victory in their last nine matches.

Minnesota averages 20.5 points per game. They throw for 246.3 yards and rush for 95.2 yards per game. The Vikings play well defensively, conceding 18.6 points per match. They did not concede a point in their last match and should recreate this if they want to win tomorrow.

MatchPlug Prediction For Cincinnati Bengals VS Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings lost two of their last three matches, struggled offensively lately, and will be starting their fourth different quarterback this campaign. They are one of the worst teams in the NFL in terms of running the ball and have poor passing game recently. Given this, the Cincinnati Bengals should have no problems beating them on the ground. Experts expect the Bengals to cover the spread.

Final Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals Spread.