UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Prediction 12/29/19

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The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (9-4) will travel to the Cajun Dome to meet the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (5-7). Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Ragin’ Cajuns lost a tough one against the Little Rock Trojans, 69-66, while the Gauchos won big over the Merrimack Warriors, 68-50.

UC Santa Barbara dominated every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.273) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 34.2). Merrimack recorded marks of 0.154 and 20.6, respectively, for those same stats. Louisiana, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (18-23; 78.3 percent). Louisiana was led by Jalen Johnson, who contributed 26 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Matt Freeman fueled UC Santa Barbara with 21 points and seven rebounds.

It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Ragin’ Cajuns will look to push the more methodical Gauchos. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 44th in possessions per game while the Gauchos are 339th. Furthermore, the Gauchos’ 31st-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.4) will attempt to take advantage of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 262nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 102.1).

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UC Santa Barbara, ATS Winner – UC Santa Barbara, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Louisiana ranks 193rd (36.8).
  • The Gauchos rank 198th in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 204th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
  • UC Santa Barbara allows the 35th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while Louisiana ranks 39th (2.6).
  • The Gauchos rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 96th (6.5).
  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 85th in assists per game (14.0) while Louisiana ranks 148th in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 2.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Gauchos have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average).