Offense meets defense when the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) welcome the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-1) to Allen Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Kansas Jayhawks Free Prediction
The Ragin’ Cajuns are hoping for a better outcome after their 87-65 loss to the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in their last contest. Making free throws was one of Tennessee’s largest advantages. They were 10-12 (83.3 percent), while the Ragin’ Cajuns were just 7-14 (50.0 percent). Jakeenan Gant led Louisiana in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Jayhawks’ last game, they were victorious over the Vermont Catamounts, 84-68. Kansas’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Vermont. The Jayhawks had a rate of 25.8, while the Catamounts posted a mark of 14.3. With 23 points and 11 rebounds, Kansas’ Udoka Azubuike had a solid outing.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, Kansas ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and Louisiana ranks 49th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.8 percent), while the Jayhawks rank 267th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Kansas ranks 266th (24.3).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 35th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Jayhawks rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
Louisiana averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Kansas ranks 180th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank eighth in assists per game (17.5) while the Jayhawks rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Louisiana ranks 43rd in steals per game (7.5) while Kansas ranks 111th (6.6).
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