NEWSLETTER
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-11, 2-1 Sun Belt) host the Old Dominion Monarchs (6-9, 2-1 Sun Belt) in a matchup of Sun Belt teams at Cajundome, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 4-point favorites in the game. The point total in the matchup is 145.
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Who Will Win Louisiana vs. Old Dominion?
Louisiana and Old Dominion Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Louisiana is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
Old Dominion is 4-5 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year.
The two teams average a combined 9.2 fewer points per game, 135.8, than this game’s total of 145 points.
Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 151.4 points per game, 6.4 more than the over/under in this matchup.
The average total Louisiana has had set in games this season is 2.3 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
The average total for Monarchs games this year is 0.6 fewer points than the point total of 145 in this outing.
The Ragin’ Cajuns’ ATS record is 4-9-0 this season.
So far this season, the Monarchs have compiled a 6-7-0 record against the spread.
Louisiana Stats & Insights
Louisiana is being outscored by 10.2 points per game with a -153 scoring differential overall. It puts up 66.3 points per game (337th in college basketball) and gives up 76.5 per outing (305th in college basketball).
Louisiana records 26.6 rebounds per game (357th in college basketball) while allowing 34.5 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 7.9 boards per game.
The Ragin’ Cajuns connect on 6.9 three-pointers per game (262nd in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 6.6. They shoot 30.3% from deep while their opponents hit 33.6% from long range.
Louisiana ranks 333rd in college basketball with 87.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 348th in college basketball defensively with 100.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Old Dominion Stats & Insights
Old Dominion puts up 69.5 points per game (304th in college basketball) while giving up 74.9 per contest (275th in college basketball). It has a -82 scoring differential and has been outscored by 5.4 points per game.
Old Dominion wins the rebound battle by an average of 1.1 boards. It collects 35.4 rebounds per game (63rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.3.
Old Dominion knocks down 1.2 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.1 (324th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3.
Old Dominion ranks 341st in college basketball averaging 86.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 236th, allowing 93 points per 100 possessions.
Louisiana Key Players to Watch
The Ragin’ Cajuns leader in points and rebounds is Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, who scores 12.2 points and grabs 4.7 rebounds per game.
Louisiana’s best passer is Michael Thomas, who averages 2.3 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 5.9.
Kentrell Garnett leads the Ragin’ Cajuns in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
The Louisiana steals leader is El Moutaouakkil, who averages 1.6 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Kyran Ratliff, who compiles 0.7 rejections per contest.
Old Dominion Key Players to Watch
Robert Davis Jr. is the top scorer for the Monarchs with 14.4 points per game. Davis also adds 2.3 rebounds and two assists per game.
The Old Dominion leaders in rebounding and assists are Stephaun Walker with eight rebounds per game (also adding 6.9 points and 1.4 assists per game) and Jaden Johnson with 4.3 assists per game (also tacking on 8.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game).
Davis is reliable from three-point range and leads the Monarchs with 3.5 made threes per game.
Johnson (0.9 steals per game) is the steal leader for Old Dominion while Caelum Swanton-Rodger (1.9 blocks per game) is the block leader.
Louisiana vs. Old Dominion Prediction
Louisiana 75, Old Dominion 70
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