The Racers will play the Cardinals on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Cardinal Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ACCN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Murray State and Louisville scheduled to matchup at Cardinal Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Murray State had a 96.00 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Louisville in the 2022 season was 98.33.
- Away Murray State - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Murray State had a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Louisville - Louisville finished the 2022 regular season with a 5-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Murray State wound up 7th (167) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Louisville ranked 4th (350) for points scored in the 2022 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Murray State finished 1st (405) in the Ohio Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Louisville wound up 6th (249) in the 2022 ACC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Murray State had a 2-9 regular season overall record, with Louisville notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild ride as Murray State takes on Louisville at Cardinal Stadium! (spastic leprechaun)
In this Week 2 showdown, the underdogs, Murray State, with a last season record of 2-9, will be looking to make a statement against the home team, Louisville, who finished last season with a solid 8-5 standing. (spastic leprechaun)
Cardinal Stadium will be buzzing with anticipation as both teams hit the field on Thursday, September 7th, 2023. It's one of the first games of the highly anticipated 2023-24 college football regular season. (spastic leprechaun)
For those looking to bet on this game, head over to SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below. (spastic leprechaun)
Will Murray State's resilience overcome Louisville's home advantage? Will the Cardinals continue their winning streak from last season? (spastic leprechaun)
Expect thrilling plays, unexpected twists, and unforgettable moments under the lights at Cardinal Stadium. (spastic leprechaun)
Best Racers at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Murray State | Favorite Louisville |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Louisville is a -43.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Murray State is a +43.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 57.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Murray State
Louisville
9/07/23 7:30pm EDT | +43.5 -110-43.5 -110 |
Underdog Murray State - Murray State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +43.5 Murray State underdog bet wins if they lose by 43 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 44 or more.
Favorite Louisville - Louisville bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -43.5 Louisville favorite bet wins if they win by 44 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 43 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Murray State at Louisville Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Murray State
Louisville
9/07/23 7:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 2 | Murray State vs Louisville Thursday, September 7th, 2023 | LOU 56, MUR 0 Cardinal Stadium | Louisville by 56 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | |||||||||
| Murray State | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 9 | 183 | 383 | 2-3 | 0-6 | L7 |
| ACC | |||||||||
| #19 Louisville | 7-1 | 0.875 | 10 | 4 | 430 | 298 | 6-1 | 2-1 | L3 |
Murray State & Louisville Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Murray State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Murray State YR: futures available
Louisville Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisville YR: futures available
Murray State & Louisville Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 2 | Murray State vs Louisville | LOU 56, MUR 0 Thursday, September 7th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Murray State vs Middle Tennessee | MTSU 35, MUR 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Louisville vs Georgia Tech | LOU 39, GT 34 Friday, September 1st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Murray State vs Louisville | LOU 56, MUR 0 Thursday, September 7th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Louisville vs Indiana | LOU 21, IU 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Boston College vs Louisville | LOU 56, BC 28 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Louisville vs NC State | LOU 13, NCSU 10 Friday, September 29th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Notre Dame vs Louisville | LOU 33, ND 20 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Louisville vs Pittsburgh | PITT 38, LOU 21 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Duke vs Louisville | LOU 23, DUKE 0 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Virginia Tech vs Louisville | LOU 34, VT 3 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Virginia vs Louisville | LOU 31, UVA 24 Thursday, November 9th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Louisville vs Miami (FL) | LOU 38, MIA 31 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Kentucky vs Louisville | UK 38, LOU 31 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | Louisville vs Florida State | FSU 16, LOU 6 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | Louisville vs USC Directv Holiday Bowl | USC 42, LOU 28 Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Murray State vs Louisville College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Murray State vs Louisville Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Murray State vs Louisville Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.