Louisville is set to face Murray St. on Thursday, September 7. The game is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on ACC Network. Louisville enters this game as 40-point favorites with the total set at 54. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Louisville vs. Murray St. predictions below.
Louisville vs. Murray St. Odds
- Spread: Louisville -40
- Total: 54
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, September 7
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY
- TV: ACCN
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Louisville Betting Trends
- Louisville are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisville’s last 6 games.
Murray St. Betting Trends
- Murray State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Murray State’s last 5 games.
Louisville Fresh Off Comeback Win
The Louisville Cardinals also started their season on a high note, pulling off a thrilling 39-34 comeback victory over Georgia Tech. The Cardinals found themselves trailing 28-13 at halftime but managed to rally in the second half, scoring 26 unanswered points to secure the win. This marked their largest comeback in eight years and was a promising start for the team under new head coach Jeff Brohm.
The Cardinals’ offense was spearheaded by quarterback Jack Plummer, who threw for three touchdowns, two of which were caught by Jamari Thrash. Plummer, a transfer from California, completed 18 of his 31 attempts for a total of 247 yards. Despite a shaky start, with only 8 completions out of 17 attempts in the first half, Plummer managed to find his rhythm in the second half, completing 10 out of 14 passes for 157 yards.
Murray State Stepping Up In Class
The Murray State Racers kicked off their season with a commanding 41-10 victory over Presbyterian. The Racers showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half where they held a 24-0 edge.
Overall, the Racers’ season opener was a strong display of their offensive capabilities. However, they will face a much sterner test against Louisville, a team that competes in the higher-tier Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Louisville vs. Murray St. Predictions
Based on the analysis of both teams, we can make an informed Louisville vs. Murray St. prediction. While Murray State has shown a balanced offensive attack and big-play ability, they will be facing a significant step up in competition against Louisville.
Louisville, on the other hand, has demonstrated resilience and a potent passing game as well as putting it all together on both sides of the ball in the second half of last week’s game.
Considering these factors, we predict that Louisville will secure a victory and cover the 40-point spread.
The Pick: Louisville -40 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook