Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Prediction 01/11/20

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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (7-10, 2-4 SBC) will be at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (10-7, 4-2 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Eagles defeated the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 67-56, while the Ragin’ Cajuns got blown out by the Georgia State Panthers, 90-52.

Georgia Southern played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 25.9) and a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.221). Louisiana-Monroe was 21.2 and 0.167, respectively, for those same stats. Louisiana, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 28.0). Georgia Southern was lifted by Elijah McCadden, who had 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Johnson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Louisiana, recording 12 points and seven rebounds.

This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Louisiana. Louisiana ranks 247th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Georgia Southern forces the 38th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.7 percent).

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Georgia Southern ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Louisiana ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
  • The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4) while the Eagles rank 226th (38.6).
  • Georgia Southern ranks 171st in assists per game (12.4) while Louisiana ranks 228th (10.9).
  • The Eagles rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 132nd (7.1).
  • Georgia Southern ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Louisiana ranks 142nd (2.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
  • The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.2 for the season.