It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-9, 5-3 SBC) welcome the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (13-8, 4-4 SBC) to the HTC Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Prediction
The last time the Ragin’ Cajuns played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 104-77. Appalachian State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Louisiana. The Mountaineers had a rate of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.0), while the Ragin’ Cajuns posted a mark of 22.9 (above their season average of 15.9). Jakeenan Gant was Louisiana’s high scorer with 15 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Chanticleers defeated the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in their last outing, 92-81. The Chanticleers made 27 of their 34 free throws (79.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 18.4). Zac Cuthbertson was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The aggressive Coastal Carolina offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Chanticleers rank 19th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.296, while Louisiana ranks 254th in FTA rate allowed (0.251).
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won the only contest against the Chanticleers last season, 81-64, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Ragin’ Cajuns made 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 36.1).
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coastal Carolina ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Louisiana ranks 258th (38.7).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Chanticleers rank 259th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
Louisiana ranks 41st in steals per game (7.8) while Coastal Carolina ranks 152nd (5.8).
The Ragin’ Cajuns average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. The Chanticleers rank 94th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
Louisiana averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Ragin’ Cajuns have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Louisiana has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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