Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Prediction, Odds and Picks for Wednesday, 12/17/25

This is Delaware’s first-ever bowl appearance as an FBS program, and instinctively, the market wants to fade the Blue Hens. Louisiana-Lafayette is the familiar name here — a team that seems to show up in bowl season every year — while Delaware is stepping into uncharted territory. That perception alone is what creates the value with Delaware. Strip away the helmets and history, and this game profiles as far closer to a coin flip than the price suggests. If Louisiana weren’t viewed as a bowl-season staple and Delaware weren’t labeled the newcomer, it’s hard to argue the Blue Hens would be catching plus money here. In fact, the opening line told a much truer story. The Cajuns opened laying less than a field goal, which is the market’s way of saying Delaware is very much live.

This isn’t a talent mismatch. Delaware has already proven it belongs at this level, competing immediately in its first FBS season and earning a bowl berth on merit, not charity. Motivation also leans heavily toward the Hens. This is a historic opportunity — a chance to punctuate their debut season with a statement win. When a game is effectively 50/50, the correct play is simple: take the plus price. And we have to like that position – Delaware isn’t just happy to be here. They’re positioned to finish the job. Hens outright.

UL Lafayette vs Delaware prediction: Delaware +130 (Money Line) available at time of publishing. Playable at the number.