The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-4) will travel to the Thomas Assembly Center to go head-to-head with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-3). The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 71-68, while the Ragin’ Cajuns fell to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 77-65.
Louisiana did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent) while Louisiana Tech held Sam Houston State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.510). Amorie Archibald had a solid performance for Louisiana Tech with 20 points. Louisiana was led by Mylik Wilson, who contributed 16 points and eight rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last season, 83-62. Louisiana Tech’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Louisiana. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.619 while the Ragin’ Cajuns posted a mark of 0.412.
Louisiana Tech appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 79th in offensive efficiency, while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 306th in defensive efficiency since the 2018-19 season.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Louisiana Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisiana Tech averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. Louisiana ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Bulldogs average 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 164th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Louisiana ranks 50th (2.8).
- The Bulldogs average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 37th in the nation. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 136th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Louisiana ranks 115th (6.5).