The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (25-4, 15-1 SBC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-19, 5-11 SBC) at Cajun Dome. The game gets underway at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Prediction
In the Red Wolves’ last game, they were beaten by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 88-81. Coastal Carolina’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Arkansas State. The Chanticleers had a rate of 0.642 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Red Wolves posted a mark of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.506). Ty Cockfield was the game’s leading scorer with 35 points on 12-for-22 shooting.
The Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the South Alabama Jaguars in their last outing, 88-71. The Ragin’ Cajuns knocked down 30 of their 35 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Jaguars had a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 18.9). With 11 points and 13 rebounds, Bryce Washington put together a good performance for Louisiana.
Louisiana could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while Arkansas State ranks 321st in defensive efficiency.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Marcus Stroman recorded 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and the Ragin’ Cajuns topped the Red Wolves 88-78. The Ragin’ Cajuns knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.3 vs. 29.7).
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks ninth in assists per game (17.7) while Arkansas State ranks 270th (10.8).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 15th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Red Wolves rank 227th (33.6).
Louisiana ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.3) while Arkansas State ranks 152nd (2.9).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 29th in steals per game (7.7) while the Red Wolves rank 65th in steals allowed per game (5.6).
Louisiana ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Arkansas State ranks 63rd (20.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Red Wolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 88.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
