The Georgia Southern Eagles (14-10, 8-5 SBC) will be at the Cajun Dome to clash with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-14, 5-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Odds
Both teams barely defeated their last opponent. The Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Georgia State Panthers 80-78, while the Eagles beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 67-65.
The Eagles forced 18 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 27.3). Meanwhile, Louisiana’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Georgia State. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a rate of 14.3 (better than their season average of 17.6), while the Panthers posted a mark of 18.1. Louisiana’s Jalen Johnson had a good outing, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Quan Jackson fueled Georgia Southern with 26 points and five steals.
In their first matchup this season, Elijah McCadden led the Eagles to a 71-51 victory. He put up 13 points, six rebounds and five assists. Georgia Southern’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Louisiana. The Eagles had a rate of 0.492 while the Ragin’ Cajuns posted a mark of 0.325.
The Eagles’ Jackson has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 17 points,2.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Johnson has averaged 19 points,8.2 rebounds,1.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Louisiana offense. Louisiana ranks 247th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia Southern forces the 45th-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent).
Georgia Southern at Louisiana ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. Louisiana ranks 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- The Eagles rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 123rd (3.1).
- Georgia Southern ranks 173rd in assists per game (12.5) while Louisiana ranks 244th (10.8).
- The Eagles rank 38th in steals per game (8.1) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Louisiana averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 142nd in the nation. Georgia Southern ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ragin’ Cajuns have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Louisiana has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
