The New Orleans Privateers (3-2) square off with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-3) at Lakefront Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. New Orleans Privateers Free Prediction
The Ragin’ Cajuns will be hoping for similar success after defeating the Tulane Green Wave in their last contest, 68-61. The Ragin’ Cajuns forced 15 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.8 (above their season average of 26.1). Louisiana was led by Jakeenan Gant, who finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Privateers’ previous matchup, they had no trouble getting past the Governors State Jaguars, 97-53. The Privateers had a much better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 30.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.379). Ezekiel Charles led New Orleans in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
The Ragin’ Cajuns won the only game against the Privateers last season, 87-65. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 20.1).
The offense of New Orleans will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Louisiana. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Privateers rank 257th in offensive efficiency, while the Ragin’ Cajuns are 62nd in defensive efficiency. The Ragin’ Cajuns figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while the Privateers rank 273rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while New Orleans ranks 336th (13.7).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 28th in steals per game (7.6) while the Privateers rank 258th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Louisiana ranks 12th in assists per game (16.9) while New Orleans ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Privateers rank 204th (34.7).
Louisiana ranks 65th in blocks per game (4.1) while New Orleans ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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