The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-5) will be at First National Bank Arena to take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-3) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last outing. The Red Wolves fell to the Missouri State Bears, 75-53, while the Ragin’ Cajuns were defeated by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 77-59.
Louisiana had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 18.7) while Arkansas State had a better turnover percentage (22.5 vs. 20.6). Canberk Kus was a key piece for Arkansas State with 16 points. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson played well for Louisiana, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Ragin’ Cajuns won the most recent game 90-87. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Red Wolves. Louisiana had a rate of 8.7, while Arkansas State posted a mark of 11.5. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Arkansas State offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Red Wolves rank 50th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Louisiana is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 202nd-ranked FTA rate of 0.222). Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Ragin’ Cajuns rank 24th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Red Wolves rank 301st.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arkansas State ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Louisiana ranks 247th (26.9).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 67th in steals per game (7.5) while the Red Wolves rank 128th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Arkansas State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Louisiana ranks 20th (2.3).
- The Red Wolves rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 203rd (37.2).
- Arkansas State ranks 67th in assists per game (14.7) while Louisiana ranks 131st in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 0.1 for the season.
