The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (3-3) will travel to Lakefront Arena to clash with the New Orleans Privateers (3-2). The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. New Orleans Privateers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Privateers won big over the Governors State Jaguars 97-53, while the Ragin’ Cajuns were victorious over the Tulane Green Wave 68-61.
Louisiana played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 15.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.8 (above their season average of 26.1). For those same stats, Tulane put up marks of 18.0 and 34.9, respectively. The Privateers, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 30.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.625 vs. 0.379). New Orleans rallied around Ezekiel Charles, who had 20 points and seven rebounds. Jakeenan Gant had a solid performance for Louisiana, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ragin’ Cajuns won the lone game between these two teams last season, 87-65. Louisiana was effective at getting and making free throws. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Privateers were just 11-17 (64.7 percent).
New Orleans might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, Louisiana ranks 62nd in defensive efficiency while the Privateers rank 257th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Ragin’ Cajuns have been among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent). The Privateers, meanwhile, rank 273rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. New Orleans Privateers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Orleans, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisiana ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while New Orleans ranks 336th (13.7).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Privateers rank 204th (34.7).
- Louisiana ranks 65th in blocks per game (4.1) while New Orleans ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 28th in steals per game (7.6) while the Privateers rank 258th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Louisiana averages 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 12th in the country. New Orleans ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
