The McNeese State Cowboys (3-7) take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (7-4) at H&HP Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at McNeese State Cowboys Betting Prediction
In the Louisiana’s last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Univ. of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers, 121-80. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.771 vs. 0.471) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 22.2). Louisiana was lifted by Jakeenan Gant, who led the team in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
McNeese got blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels in their last matchup, 87-65. Saint Mary’s’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over McNeese State, who had a mark of 16.8. With 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting, Malik Hines was the game’s leading scorer.
After Louisiana won the sole contest against the Cowboys last season, 89-78, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Louisiana had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 17.9). McNeese State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 26.5).
Gant has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Louisiana.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the McNeese State offense. McNeese State ranks 328th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Louisiana forces the 63rd-most turnovers in the nation (21.7 percent). Opposite paces will be on display in this meeting. The fast-paced Ragin’ Cajuns rank 13th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cowboys rank 280th.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while McNeese State ranks 268th (16.8).
McNeese ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 244th (39.6).
Louisiana ranks 37th in steals per game (8.0) while the Cowboys rank 208th (4.0).
Louisiana averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. The Cowboys rank 179th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Louisiana ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while McNeese State ranks 106th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
Louisiana’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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