The Georgia Southern Eagles (13-9, 5-4 SBC) and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (13-9, 4-5 SBC), who both like to play fast, will square off at Cajun Dome. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Free Prediction
The Eagles are trying to rebound after their 81-72 loss to the Georgia State Panthers in their last game. Georgia State’s 14.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Georgia Southern, who had a mark of 18.6. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2. Quan Jackson was Georgia Southern’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Ragin’ Cajuns played, they fell to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 96-79. Coastal Carolina’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana. The Chanticleers had a rate of 0.693 (above their season average of 0.542), while the Ragin’ Cajuns posted a mark of 0.478. With 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting, Jakeenan Gant was the game’s high scorer.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Louisiana ranks ninth in possessions per game (76.7) and Georgia Southern is 10th (76.5). Additionally, the Eagles rank 41st in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 302nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.531).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Gant scored a game-high 22 points and the Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Eagles 87-85. He also recorded 12 rebounds and five assists. Louisiana did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Georgia Southern, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 19.4).
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana, ATS Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Southern averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 141st in the country. Louisiana ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 92.8 points per game (10.7 above their season average).
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