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Troy Trojans Look to Rebound Against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Sun Belt Conference Showdown

On Wednesday, the Troy Trojans will face off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in a Sun Belt Conference showdown at the Cajundome. Troy, with a record of 15-9, lost their last game to Miami (OH) and are looking to bounce back after losing two straight. They currently trail first place in the Sun Belt by one game. Louisiana, with a record of 8-17, snapped a two-game losing streak with a victory over Northern Illinois and are trailing first place by four games. Both teams are injury-free. Troy is favored to win with a current line of -9.5. Basketball fans can look forward to an exciting game and can check out top NCAAB picks for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trojans -420 | Ragin Cajuns +305
• Spread: Trojans -9.5 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns +9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Troy will win straight-up is 81%.

Troy vs Louisiana-Lafayette Stats

Troy Trojans

The Troy Trojans have a strong defensive performance, ranking 32nd in points allowed per game and 63rd in field goal percentage allowed. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages, ranking 204th in field goal shooting and 340th in three-point shooting. Tayton Conorway leads the team in scoring and assists, while Myles Rigsby is second in scoring. The team averages 38 rebounds per game, with Thomas Dowd leading in rebounds. Overall, Troy has a power ranking of 5 and a 15-9 record for the season.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Analysis

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have struggled this season, ranking low in offensive and defensive statistics in Division I basketball. They average 66.5 points per game on offense, shooting 40.1% from the field and 31.5% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 74.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.4% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil leads the team in scoring with 13.2 points per game, while Kentrell Garnett contributes 10.6 points per game. Christian Wright leads in assists, and El Moutaouakkil leads in rebounds and steals. The team has a power ranking of 165 and a record of 8-17. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns rank poorly in offensive and defensive statistics, with low shooting percentages and rebounding numbers.

Troy Dominates Louisiana In Offense and Defense: Stats Show Superior Performance

Troy demonstrates superior performance on both offense and defense in comparison to Louisiana. On average, Troy scores 72.9 points per game and allows only 65.3 points per game, whereas Louisiana scores an average of 66.5 points and allows 74.2 points per game. Furthermore, Troy boasts a higher field goal shooting percentage at 204th compared to Louisiana's 353rd ranking, and Troy ranks 340th in three-point shooting percentage while Louisiana ranks 308th. The most significant contrast is seen in defense, with Troy holding opponents to 41.3% shooting, placing them 63rd in the nation, while Louisiana allows opponents to shoot 46.4%, ranking them 320th. These statistics highlight Troy's overall superior performance and effectiveness on the court.

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