Youngstown State Set To Test Their Strength Against Louisiana-Lafayette in Season Opener
The Youngstown State Penguins will face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Monday to open up their 2023-24 college basketball regular season. Youngstown State had a
Game outlook
The Youngstown State Penguins will face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Monday to open up their 2023-24 college basketball regular season. Youngstown State had a successful season last year, with a record of 24-10 overall and 15-5 in the Horizon League, including winning the league title. Louisiana had a close call in the Sun Belt Conference with a record of 25-8 overall and 13-5 in Sun Belt action, finishing second to Southern Miss. Both teams are entering the game injury-free and Louisiana-Lafayette is the favorite with an opening line at -4.5 and closing line at -4.
Game Info
When: Monday, 11/6/2023 @ 8:30pm EST
Where: Cajundome Stadium Penguins vs Ragin' Cajuns Betting Odds Moneyline: Penguins +155 | Ragin Cajuns -190
Spread: Penguins +4 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 66%.
Youngstown St. Penguins
Youngstown State is looking to defend its Horizon League Regular Season title with guard Brandon Rush being the only starter returning. This season Rush will be assisted by two transfers (DJ Burns from Murray State and Jaylen Bates from Florida A&M) and two freshmen, plus returning reserves DePante and Kirkland. They face tough competition, but with an offense ranked 10th in field goals, 13th in rebounds, and 56th in three pointers, plus a defense ranked 269th in field goals and 112th in rebounds, they stand a chance of proving victorious.