The Toledo Rockets (3-1) will be in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena when they challenge the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-2). The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Toledo Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Rockets defeated the FGCU Eagles 90-62, while the Ragin’ Cajuns beat the Colorado State Rams 91-73.
Louisiana dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.153) and a turnover percentage of 18.8 (worse than their season average of 16.6). Colorado State was 0.108 and 22.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Rockets, on the other hand, made 20 of their 24 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 25.8). Jaelan Sanford put together a good outing for Toledo with 18 points and five assists. Jakeenan Gant played well for Louisiana, recording 19 points and seven rebounds.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Toledo ranks 19th in offensive efficiency and Louisiana ranks 60th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 50th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), while the Rockets rank 29th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Toledo Rockets Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Toledo, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisiana ranks 29th in steals per game (7.7) while Toledo ranks 288th (3.9).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 65th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Rockets rank 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Louisiana is eighth in the nation with 17.5 assists per game while Toledo is 47th with 15.7 assists per game.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 47th in rebounds per game (38.4) while the Rockets rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- Louisiana ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Toledo ranks 110th (20.9).
