The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-6, 1-2 SBC) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (10-6, 2-1 SBC), who both like to play fast, will square off at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Free Prediction
In the Ragin’ Cajuns’ last matchup, they were topped by the Georgia State Panthers, 89-76. Georgia State made 13 of their 25 three pointers (52.0 percent), while Louisiana was 8-31 (25.8 percent). Jakeenan Gant was the top scorer from either team with 36 points on 14-for-21 shooting.
The Eagles won a close one over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last game, 79-78. The Eagles forced 16 turnovers, while the Warhawks had a free throw rate of 0.194 (below their season average of 0.298). With 17 points and 12 rebounds, Isaiah Crawley played well for Georgia Southern.
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won the only game against the Eagles last season, 102-91, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Louisiana had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.7 vs. 19.5). Georgia Southern, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 15.5).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Georgia Southern ranks eighth in possessions per game (77.4) and Louisiana is 15th (76.4).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Georgia Southern ranks 198th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 70th in assists per game (15.1) while the Eagles rank 199th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Georgia Southern averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 143rd in the NCAA. Louisiana ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
The Eagles rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 110th (6.6).
Georgia Southern ranks 70th in blocks per game (3.9) while Louisiana ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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