The Little Rock Trojans (7-5, 1-0 SBC) will be at the Cajun Dome to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-6, 0-1 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Ragin’ Cajuns were beaten by the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 79-67, while the Trojans edged the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 73-72.
Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.319 (above their season average of 0.290) and a turnover percentage of 20.8 (worse than their season average of 19.4). Louisiana-Monroe was 0.271 and 22.8, respectively, for those same stats. Louisiana, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 25.8). Louisiana was lifted by Tirus Smith, who contributed 15 points and eight rebounds. Markquis Nowell, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Little Rock with 33 points and five assists.
The Ragin’ Cajuns dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Louisiana won 77-72. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Trojans. Louisiana had a rate of 13.8, while Little Rock posted a mark of 24.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Ragin’ Cajuns (ranked 34th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Trojans (272nd in possessions per game). Also, the Trojans are among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 24th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292). The Ragin’ Cajuns, meanhwile, rank 266th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.247).
Little Rock Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Little Rock ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Louisiana ranks 192nd (37.2).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Trojans rank 93rd (3.4).
- Little Rock ranks 73rd in steals per game (7.3) while Louisiana ranks 110th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 135th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Trojans rank 245th (17.0).
- Little Rock ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Louisiana ranks 127th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 2.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
