The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (13-13, 7-7 SBC) will be at the Cajun Dome to clash against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (16-11, 7-7 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Ragin’ Cajuns lost a winnable game to the Texas State Bobcats, 64-62, while the Chanticleers beat the Georgia State Panthers, 95-82.
The Chanticleers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 38.6 (above their season average of 31.9) and held the Panthers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.485 (below their season average of 0.556). Louisiana, meanwhile, forced Texas State into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 16.2). Jakeenan Gant fueled Louisiana with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Zac Cuthbertson had a good game for Coastal Carolina, contributing 15 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ebrima Dibba led the Chanticleers to a 96-79 victory. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 assists. Coastal Carolina made 13 of their 23 three pointers (56.5 percent), while Louisiana was 7-28 (25.0 percent).
The physical Louisiana offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this meeting. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 78th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.264, while Coastal Carolina ranks 321st in FTA rate allowed (0.286).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Coastal Carolina ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 65th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Chanticleers rank 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Louisiana averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 66th in the country. Coastal Carolina ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Chanticleers rank 90th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 261st in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- Louisiana ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.3) while Coastal Carolina ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Coastal Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (16.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.2 points per game (20.2 below their season average).
