Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Troy Trojans Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming matchup between Louisiana and Troy in the Yellowhammer State is anticipated to be a competitive battle on the hardwood. Louisiana is coming off a strong win
Game outlook
The upcoming matchup between Louisiana and Troy in the Yellowhammer State is anticipated to be a competitive battle on the hardwood. Louisiana is coming off a strong win against Marshall, while Troy narrowly defeated Arkansas State in their previous game. Although the Ragin' Cajuns have historically dominated the series, the Trojans have won the last four meetings. Troy is currently favored to win by 15.5 points according to the opening line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Ragin Cajuns +850 | Trojans -1,700
Spread: Ragin Cajuns +15.5 (-110) | Trojans -15.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Troy will win straight-up is 94%.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
Louisiana-Lafayette's recent win over Marshall improved their record to 5-3 overall with a 6-8 conference mark, tying them for ninth in the Sun Belt. Leading wire-to-wire in the game, the Ragin' Cajuns were led by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil with 23 points and eight rebounds. Despite struggling offensively this season, averaging 66.6 points per game, they showed improvement in shooting with a 44.3% field goal percentage in the game. Defensively, they allow an average of 74 points per contest, ranking 251st in scoring defense. The team is shooting 40.3% from the field overall and 31.4% from beyond the arc. Louisiana-Lafayette is ranked 344 in offense, 255 in defense, and has a power ranking of 312 in Division I.