It will be a battle between two sensational offenses when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (13-9, 4-5 SBC) clash against the Georgia Southern Eagles (13-9, 5-4 SBC) at Cajun Dome. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 96-79, while the Eagles were defeated by the Georgia State Panthers, 81-72.
Georgia Southern had a free throw rate of 0.268 (above their season average of 0.239) while Louisiana had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 18.0). Louisiana’s Jakeenan Gant played well, recording 27 points and 12 rebounds. Quan Jackson, meanwhile fueled Georgia Southern with 20 points.
In their first matchup this season, Gant led the Ragin’ Cajuns to an 87-85 win. He notched a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. One of Louisiana’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 15-23 (65.2 percent).
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Louisiana ranks ninth in possessions per game (76.7) and Georgia Southern is 10th (76.5). Moreover, the sharp-shooting offense of the Eagles ranks 41st in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Ragin’ Cajuns are 51st-worst in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.531).
Georgia Southern at Louisiana Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. Georgia Southern ranks 226th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- The Eagles average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 27th in the country. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 135th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Georgia Southern averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 63rd in the country. Louisiana ranks 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 195th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Georgia Southern averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 141st in the NCAA. Louisiana ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 92.8 points per game (10.7 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.4 for the season.
