The Little Rock Trojans (5-9, 0-1 SBC) head to Louisiana to play the Ragin’ Cajuns (9-5, 0-1 SBC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Prediction
In the Trojans’ last matchup, they topped the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm, 101-92. The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.103) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.538). With 34 points on 12-for-24 shooting, Markquis Nowell was the top scorer from either team.
The Ragin’ Cajuns easily got past the Univ. of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers in their last game, 121-80. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.771 vs. 0.471) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 22.2). Jakeenan Gant led Louisiana in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Louisiana ranks 13th in possessions per game (77.1) and Little Rock is 29th (75.4). Also, the Trojans rank 309th in turnover percentage (21.7 percent), while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 36th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.0 percent).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Rayjon Tucker (0 points) has been stellar for the Trojans while Gant (0 points) has made great contributions to the Ragin’ Cajuns.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Trojans won 72-61. Little Rock had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.379). Louisiana, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.197).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Little Rock ranks 136th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Louisiana ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
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The Trojans have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Little Rock has been defeated by an average of 0.5 points.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
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