The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-9, 0-3 SBC) and the Troy Trojans (5-9, 1-2 SBC) go head-to-head at Cajun Dome. The Ragin’ Cajuns will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Troy Trojans at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Ragin’ Cajuns lost a tough one against the South Alabama Jaguars, 60-57, while the Trojans fell to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 79-63.
Troy forced Louisiana-Monroe into a turnover percentage of 22.8 (above their season average of 19.3) while Louisiana had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 25.8). Mylik Wilson played a pivotal role for Louisiana with 17 points and seven rebounds. Troy was led by Tahj Small, who recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Ragin’ Cajuns won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 86-81. Louisiana had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 15.1). Troy, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The physical Louisiana offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this contest. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 48th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Troy is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 288th-ranked FTA rate of 0.261).
Troy Trojans at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Troy averages 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Louisiana ranks 186th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Trojans rank 88th (3.4).
- Louisiana ranks 97th in steals per game (7.1) while Troy ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Trojans average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the country. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Troy ranks 64th in assists per game (14.9) while Louisiana ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
