Louisiana vs. Delaware Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for the 68 Ventures Bowl December 17 2025
Motivation will not be an issue when Louisiana and Delaware meet in this postseason matchup, and bettors searching for college football picks will find plenty to unpack. Delaware is making its first-ever bowl appearance, while Louisiana is trying to snap a bowl skid after being routed 34-3 by TCU in last year’s New Mexico Bowl.
Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread: Louisiana -2.5
- Total: Over 61.5
- Projected Final Score: Louisiana 38, Delaware 27
Odds and Line Movement
Opening Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -2.5 | 61.5 |
| Delaware | +2.5 | 61.5 |
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -2.5 | 61.5 |
| Delaware | +2.5 | 61.5 |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Louisiana | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| 12/13 | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| 12/10 | -5.5 | +5.5 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 61.5 | 61.5 |
| 12/12 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| 12/09 | 58.0 | 58.0 |
Key Matchups and Handicap
Louisiana closed the regular season on a strong note after a 2-6 start, winning its final four games to become bowl eligible. Those wins were all close affairs, but the Ragin’ Cajuns have essentially been playing elimination football for a month, which should serve them well in this spot. Each of Louisiana’s last five games went over the total, highlighting an offense that has found rhythm late in the season.
Delaware’s season took the opposite trajectory. The Blue Hens started fast but struggled down the stretch, finishing 2-6 against the spread over their final eight games. While head coach Ryan Carty deserves credit for guiding Delaware through its first FBS season, the defense had trouble keeping up with upper-tier competition. The Hens allowed 41 points to UConn, 38 to Jacksonville State, 59 to Liberty, and 52 to Wake Forest.
One of the biggest concerns for Delaware is explosiveness allowed. The Blue Hens ranked near the bottom nationally in 20-plus-yard plays surrendered, a dangerous flaw against a Louisiana offense that thrives on chunk gains. Louisiana also brings valuable bowl experience compared to a Delaware team navigating unfamiliar postseason territory.
Betting Trends (LOU vs DEL)
- Louisiana’s last five games have gone over the total.
- Delaware finished the regular season 2-6 against the spread in its final eight games.
- Sun Belt teams have performed well against Conference USA opponents in bowl settings.
Key Injuries and Notes (LOU vs DEL)
- No major late-breaking injuries reported for Louisiana.
- Delaware enters the bowl without significant roster opt-outs, but depth remains a concern.
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Louisiana -2.5
- Over Under: Over 61.5
Final Score Prediction
Louisiana’s late-season momentum and experience should shine through against a Delaware defense that struggled against quality opponents.
Final Score: Louisiana 38, Delaware 27
Stats to Know for Louisiana vs Delaware
- Delaware allowed over 45 points per game against top-tier opponents this season.
- Louisiana won its final four games by an average margin of just over four points.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns saw all of their last five games finish over the total.