Red Wolves' Defensive Struggles Set Stage for High-Scoring Showdown Against Ragin' Cajuns

Game outlook

On Thursday, the Arkansas State Red Wolves will be visiting the UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at the Cajundome. The game is scheduled for a tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Arkansas State recently won a game against Texas State with a score of 79-72. However, their away record is not very impressive, with a 2-8 score and 4-8-1 ATS. UL Lafayette, on the other hand, won their last game against South Alabama with a score of 88-79. They have a better home record, with 5-1 SU and 2-2 ATS. In a previous game between these two teams, UL Lafayette defeated Arkansas State with a score of 84-77, shooting 54.1 percent and scoring 46 points in the paint. Arkansas State struggled in that game, shooting 4-for-22 from three-point range and committing 16 turnovers. In terms of betting odds, South Dakota St. is currently favored at -11.5, with the current line for the game at South Dakota St. -11.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kangaroos +463 | Jackrabbits -675

Spread: Kangaroos +11 (-110) | Jackrabbits -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Dakota St. will win straight-up is 87%.

UMKC Kangaroos

Arkansas State's basketball team has average offensive performance, scoring 78.3 points per game and shooting 43.6 percent from the field. Their three-point shooting is slightly better at 35.4 percent. They perform adequately at the free-throw line, converting 70.4 percent of attempts. The team also demonstrates decent rebounding skills with an average of 35.1 rebounds per game and has 15.3 assists and 12.2 turnovers per game. Defensively, Arkansas State struggles, allowing an average of 78.5 points per game on 45.4 percent shooting. Their three-point defense is slightly better at 32.8 percent. The team has an average performance in blocks and steals per game. Overall, Arkansas State is ranked 158th in the nation according to KenPom. On the other hand, UMKC's basketball team has a lower power ranking of 95. Their offense is ranked 254th, scoring an average of 71.74 points per game and shooting 42.09 percent from the field. They struggle with three-point shooting, hitting only 31.66 percent. UMKC's free-throw shooting is slightly better at 67.46 percent. The team performs well in rebounding, averaging 39.00 rebounds per game. They have an average number of assists and turnovers per game. Defensively, UMKC allows opponents to shoot 44.26 percent from the field and 70.99 percent from the free-throw line. Their three-point defense is relatively strong, allowing opponents to shoot 34.32 percent. The team performs well in defensive rebounds, averaging 32.63 per game. They have an average number of defensive assists and turnovers per game. UMKC's overall record for the season is 8-12, with a 6-11 record against the spread. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 and brought home a 𝐖𝐈𝐍 Saturday🤞 #GTTL | #WolvesUp pic.twitter.com/wSK2rdHGSF