The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (14-3, 4-0 SBC) will attempt to continue their eight-game home winning streak when they go head-to-head with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (7-8, 1-3 SBC), who look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Prediction
In the Warhawks’ last outing, they were defeated by the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 79-73. Appalachian State’s 0.145 free throw rate was their largest strength over Louisiana-Monroe, who had a mark of 0.081. The Mountaineers’ mark was below their season average of 0.257, while the Warhawks’ was below their season average of 0.191. Jordon Harris led Louisiana-Monroe in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Ragin’ Cajuns were victorious over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their last matchup, 81-64. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 36.6). With 11 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, Louisiana’s Bryce Washington played well.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Ragin’ Cajuns (ranked 50th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Warhawks (330th in possessions per game).
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won both matchups against the Warhawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Louisiana won 85-84. Louisiana had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.0). Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.294 vs. 0.222).
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 228th (33.1).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 15th in assists per game (17.9) while the Warhawks rank 152nd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Louisiana ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 142nd (22.5).
The Ragin’ Cajuns average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. The Warhawks rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Louisiana ranks 33rd in steals per game (8.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 79th (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Warhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 5.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
