The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-4) will travel to the University Center to go head-to-head against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-8). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Southeastern Louisiana Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lions were blown out by the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 94-63, while the Ragin’ Cajuns dismantled the Univ. of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers, 121-80.
Louisiana played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.771 and a turnover percentage of 17.0. For those same stats, Univ. of the Virgin Islands was 0.471 and 22.2, respectively. Southeastern Louisiana, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.472 vs. 0.530). Parker Edwards had a solid performance for Southeastern Louisiana with 25 points. Meanwhile, Louisiana was led by Jakeenan Gant, who contributed 19 points.
The Ragin’ Cajuns won the sole game between these two teams last year, 82-74. Louisiana out-rebounded Southeastern Louisiana. The Ragin’ Cajuns had 17 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Lions had six and 26, respectively. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Gant has really been playing well as of late for Louisiana, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It might be an error-filled game for the Southeastern Louisiana offense. Southeastern Louisiana ranks 350th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Louisiana forces the 49th-most turnovers in the country (22.7 percent).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Southeastern Louisiana Lions Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southeastern Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 200th (20.0).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 31st in steals per game (8.4) while the Lions rank 129th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Louisiana ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 136th (2.4).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 98th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Lions rank 225th (32.6).
- Louisiana ranks 43rd in assists per game (16.0) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 161st (12.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
