Kent St. Golden Flashes vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Betting Picks & Predictions
The college basketball season kicks off with an exciting MAC-SBC Challenge game on Monday between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Both teams
Game outlook
The college basketball season kicks off with an exciting MAC-SBC Challenge game on Monday between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Both teams are starting the season with a clean slate at 0-0. I will provide a summary of each team's previous season, highlight key players, and conclude with my predictions for the Kent State vs. Louisiana matchup, including side and total bets. The game is set to tip off at 8:00 ET at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, with Louisiana-Lafayette favored to win by one point, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Flashes -110 | Ragin Cajuns -110
Spread: Golden Flashes +1 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 52%.
Kent St. Golden Flashes
Coach Rob Senderoff is entering his 14th year coaching the Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team, with a record of 264-164 overall and 138-94 in the MAC. The team has made two NCAA Tournament appearances under his leadership. Last season, Kent State finished 17-17 and is projected to finish third in the MAC in the upcoming season. The team's leading scorer, Jalen Sullinger, returns along with key players Cli'Ron Hornbeak and VonCameron Davis. In terms of statistics, the Golden Flashes rank in the middle of the pack offensively and defensively in various categories.