The Georgia State Panthers (15-8, 8-4 SBC) will be at the Cajun Dome to clash with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (9-14, 4-8 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Georgia State Panthers vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to the Texas State Bobcats, 71-66, while the Panthers were defeated by the Troy Trojans, 84-78.
Georgia State held Troy to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below the 33.8 mark opponents have averaged against Georgia State this season) while Louisiana held Texas State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.403 (below their season average of 0.499). Louisiana rallied around Mylik Wilson, who recorded 15 points and eight rebounds. Corey Allen, meanwhile had a good outing for Georgia State, finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Allen led the Panthers to a 90-52 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Georgia State made 11 of their 21 three pointers (52.4 percent), while Louisiana was 6-22 (27.3 percent).
It might be an error-filled game for the Louisiana offense. Louisiana ranks 259th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Georgia State forces the 32nd-most turnovers in the country (23.0 percent). Moreover, the Panthers’ 28th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.448) will square off against the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 296th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.470).
Georgia State Panthers at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia State ranks 58th in assists per game (14.7) while Louisiana ranks 240th (10.9).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns average 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. The Panthers rank 238th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- Louisiana ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Georgia State ranks 138th (3.9).
- The Panthers average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 24th in the NCAA. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Georgia State ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Louisiana ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
