The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (9-13, 4-7 SBC) will be at Strahan Coliseum to challenge the Texas State Bobcats (13-9, 6-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Texas State Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bobcats won big over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 71-51, while the Ragin’ Cajuns edged the UT Arlington Mavericks 66-65.
The Ragin’ Cajuns, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.5, had an absurd mark of 38.1 and held the Mavericks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below the 0.514 mark opponents have averaged against Louisiana this season). Texas State, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.4 (better than their season average of 15.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 29.1). Louisiana-Monroe put up marks of 19.4 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Alonzo Sule played well for Texas State, recording 15 points and eight rebounds. Louisiana rallied around Jalen Johnson, who had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Isiah Small led the Bobcats to a 68-59 victory. He put up 12 points and nine rebounds. Texas State had a better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 20.6). Louisiana, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (13-13; 100.0 percent).
The high-powered offense of Texas State will battle against the mid-tier defense of Louisiana. The Bobcats rank 79th in offensive efficiency, while the Ragin’ Cajuns are 266th in defensive efficiency. The Bobcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Ball security could be troublesome for the Ragin’ Cajuns. They rank 253rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the Bobcats force the 41st-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Louisiana at Texas State Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana ranks 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Texas State ranks 281st (16.3).
- The Bobcats rank 40th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 188th (13.9).
- Texas State ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Louisiana ranks 161st (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
