The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (7-3) will try to prolong their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-3) at Cajun Dome. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they topped the Wichita State Shockers, 71-58. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). Amorie Archibald had a good outing for Louisiana Tech, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Ragin’ Cajuns easily got past the Univ. of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers in their last outing, 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 was Louisiana’s leading scorer with 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 75-71, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Louisiana had a much better turnover percentage (17.9 vs. 23.7). Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent).
Gant has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Louisiana.
The high-powered offense of Louisiana will clash against the mid-tier defense of Louisiana Tech. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 234th in defensive efficiency. The Ragin’ Cajuns should have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent), will attempt to exploit the Ragin’ Cajuns, who rank 326th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.0 percent).
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Louisiana ranks 269th (39.8).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 26th in assists per game (16.6) while the Bulldogs rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Louisiana ranks 29th in steals per game (8.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 147th (5.9).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Bulldogs rank 123rd (22.8).
Louisiana Tech ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Louisiana ranks 113th (3.4).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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