Louisiana vs. Delaware Prediction for 68 Ventures Bowl: Nick Minucucci Goes Off?

Delaware QB Nick Minucucci throws a ball in a CFB game.
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The fourth game of the 2025 bowl season takes place in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday night, and features a pair of 6-6 squads.

The Delaware Blue Hens qualified for a bowl in their first season on the FBS level, posting a 4-4 record in Conference USA action.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns took a dip following a 10-win campaign in 2024 and a berth in the Sun Belt championship. Louisiana overcame a 2-6 start, winning its final four games to extend their season by one game.

Let’s look at the Louisiana vs. Delaware prediction and picks for Wednesday’s 68 Ventures Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, kicking off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Louisiana vs. Delaware Prediction, Spread, Over/Under

In four opportunities as a favorite, Louisiana covered the spread once and lost outright twice. The Cajuns were more successful in the underdog role, cashing in five of eight opportunities.

Louisiana vs. Delaware Over/Under, Spread

The Ragin’ Cajuns enter this matchup as 2.5-point favorites, returning a 1.66x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

The Blue Hens are underdogs with a 2.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

  • Spread: Louisiana -2.5
  • Over/Under: 61.5
  • Game Winner Payout: Louisiana 1.66x | Delaware 2.12x

(Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change)


Louisiana vs. Delaware Prediction on Spread

Here are some stats to know to get you set for Louisiana vs. Delaware tonight, including insights on our Louisiana vs. Delaware prediction.

  • Delaware won three games outright as an underdog, beating UConn, FIU, and Louisiana Tech.
  • In six opportunities as an underdog, the Hens posted a 3-2-1 against the spread mark.
  • In the favorite role, they compiled a 1-5 ATS record, including losses to Western Kentucky, Jacksonville State, and Sam Houston State.
  • Louisiana has covered just once in four tries, the lone cover coming against an FCS squad, beating McNeese, 34-10 as 19-point favorites in Week 2.
  • In three games facing FBS clubs, the Cajuns lost at home to Rice and Eastern Michigan, while outlasting rival UL-Monroe in overtime, 30-27 as 11-point favorites.
  • Louisiana carries ugly offensive numbers into thegame, ranking 127th in Net EPA/Play and 126th in offensive success.
  • The Cajuns have topped the 30-point mark in each of the final four victories, including a 42-39 home underdog triumph over Texas State on November 8. Texas State ranked 15th in the country in Net EPA/Play, but UL received points in that victory.
  • Delaware sits 29th in EPA/Pass, led by QB Nick Minicucci’s 3,505 passing yards, ranking fifth in the nation. In four of the final five games, the junior topped the 300-yard mark.
  • The Blue Hens face a Louisiana defense ranking 98th in EPA/Pass, a major drop from 43rd during their 10-win campaign last season.

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The Sun Belt and Conference USA hook up in Mobile on Wednesday night. The team that comes out on top finishes with a winning record so plenty is on the line between Louisiana and Delaware.

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about the author

Kevin has spent the last 15 years in the sports gambling space. He covered all major sports at VegasInsider both as a writer and handicapper from 2009 until 2024. He has also covered college basketball and MLB for the Action Network.

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