The South Alabama Jaguars (9-10, 2-4 SBC) will try to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (11-7, 2-3 SBC) at Cajun Dome. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Prediction
The last time the Jaguars played, they were topped by the Georgia Southern Eagles, 88-86. Georgia Southern’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over South Alabama. The Eagles had a rate of 0.246 (above their season average of 0.241), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.214). South Alabama’s Trhae Mitchell had a good outing, contributing 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last contest, 99-95. Louisiana-Monroe’s 0.582 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana, who had a mark of 0.538. The Warhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.522. With 31 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Jakeenan Gant was the top scorer from either team.
Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. Louisiana prefers a fast-breaking style of play (10th in possessions per game), while South Alabama is methodical (129th in possessions per game).
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won both contests against the Jaguars last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Louisiana won 88-71. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 30 of their 35 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 22.0).
South Alabama Jaguars at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Louisiana ranks 122nd (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Jaguars have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, South Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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