The Georgia State Panthers (11-4, 2-0 SBC) look to lengthen their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-5, 1-1 SBC) at GSU Sports Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Georgia State Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Ragin’ Cajuns’ last outing, they dismantled 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). With 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Jakeenan Gant was Louisiana’s high scorer.
The Panthers beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last contest, 74-68. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgia State’s biggest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while East Tennessee State had 18. Jeff Thomas was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
After the Panthers won the sole contest against the Ragin’ Cajuns last season, 106-92, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 37.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.514).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Gant (0 points) has been fantastic for the Ragin’ Cajuns while D’Marcus Simonds (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Panthers.
Georgia State appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Panthers currently rank 97th in offensive efficiency, while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 222nd in defensive efficiency.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Georgia State Panthers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Georgia State ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 79th in assists per game (14.9) while the Panthers rank 195th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Louisiana ranks 138th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Georgia State ranks 243rd (33.0).
The Panthers average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Georgia State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.7) while Louisiana ranks 86th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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The Ragin’ Cajuns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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