The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (9-7, 2-2 SBC) welcome the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (11-6, 2-2 SBC) to Fant-Ewing Coliseum as they try to continue their seven-game home winning streak. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction
In the Ragin’ Cajuns’ last game, they defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles, 87-85. Making free throws was one of Louisiana’s largest advantages. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 15-23 (65.2 percent). Louisiana received a boost from Jakeenan Gant, who was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The Warhawks lost a tough one against the Georgia State Panthers in their last matchup, 74-73. Georgia State’s 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana-Monroe, who had a rate of 19.2. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.9, while the Warhawks’ was above their season average of 14.6. With 19 points on 5-for-12 shooting, JD Williams was Louisiana-Monroe’s leading scorer.
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won both games against the Warhawks last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Louisiana won 80-59. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.397) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 22.9).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Gant (22 points,8.6 rebounds,2.2 blocks) has been great for the Ragin’ Cajuns while Michael Ertel (18 points,4.0 assists) has made solid contributions to the Warhawks.
Ball security could play a significant role in this contest. Louisiana-Monroe commits the 56th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Louisiana forces the 42nd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.8 percent).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 154th (2.4).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 38th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Warhawks rank 146th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Louisiana ranks 37th in steals per game (8.0) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 141st (5.9).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 103rd in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Warhawks rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
Louisiana ranks 61st in assists per game (15.2) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 88th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Ragin’ Cajuns have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Louisiana has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
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