It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (12-7, 3-3 SBC) welcome the Troy Trojans (10-9, 3-4 SBC) to the Cajun Dome. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Troy Trojans at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Free Prediction
In the Trojans’ last outing, they were beaten by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 75-69. One of Louisiana-Monroe’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Trojans were just 6-9 (66.7 percent). Jordon Varnado was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting.
The Ragin’ Cajuns were victorious over the South Alabama Jaguars in their last outing, 88-84. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 16.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.269). Jakeenan Gant led Louisiana in scoring with 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting from the field.
After the Ragin’ Cajuns won both games against the Trojans last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Louisiana won 81-76. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 14.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.258 vs. 0.141).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Varnado (29 points,8.8 rebounds,1.6 blocks) has been great for the Trojans while Gant (31 points,10.0 rebounds,2.2 blocks) has made great contributions to the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Louisiana has preferred to play fast (13th in possessions per game), while Troy has been more half-court-oriented (162nd in possessions per game).
Troy at Louisiana Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Troy ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
The Trojans rank 132nd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
Louisiana ranks 35th in steals per game (7.9) while Troy ranks 148th (5.8).
The Trojans rank third in blocks allowed per game (1.7) while the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 104th (3.5).
Louisiana averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Troy ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
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The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Troy has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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