Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Set to Face Struggling Georgia State Panthers
In this content, two teams from the Sun Belt Conference, the Georgia State Panthers and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, are set to face off on Wednesday. The Panthers have had a
Game outlook
In this content, two teams from the Sun Belt Conference, the Georgia State Panthers and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, are set to face off on Wednesday. The Panthers have had a struggling season, currently with a 9-13 record and a 4-7 record in conference play. They most recently lost to Troy by a close margin of 78-74 and have a six-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Ragin' Cajuns have been performing well, with a 15-8 record overall and an 8-3 record in conference play. They are on a seven-game winning streak, with their latest victory against South Alabama by a comfortable 20-point margin of 80-60. Both teams do not have any injury concerns according to their reports. In terms of betting odds, Louisiana-Lafayette is favored to win, with an opening line of -9 that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +315 | Ragin Cajuns -420
Spread: Panthers +9 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 81%.
Georgia St. Panthers
The Georgia State Panthers have been performing moderately well in terms of scoring, shooting, and defense. They are currently averaging 78.3 points per game, ranking 78th nationally. Their shooting percentages are below average, with a field goal percentage of 44.0% (228th) and a three-point shooting percentage of 32.5% (255th). However, they have been more successful from the free throw line, boasting a 75.2% shooting percentage (51st). Lucas Taylor leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.8 points per game, followed by Toneari Lane with 12.9 points per game. Two other players on the team also contribute double-digit scores. Dwon Odom is the leader in assists with an average of 4.5 per game. Defensively, the Panthers are allowing an average of 75.5 points per game (279th). They are holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 43.2% (166th) and a three-point shooting percentage of 29.0% (12th best). In terms of rebounds, the team averages 38.5 per game, with Jay'Den Turner leading the team with an average of 8.9 boards per game. Turner also leads in steals with 1.3 per game, and Edward Nnamoko leads in blocked shots with 0.7 per game. Overall, Georgia State holds a power ranking of 250 and is ranked 69th in offense and 272nd in defense. They have a season record of 9-13 and have covered the spread in 8 out of 20 games. The Panthers have been relatively proficient in shooting, with field goal and free throw percentages of 44.11% and 75.07% respectively. However, their three-point shooting percentage is lower at 32.32%. They average 38.81 rebounds per game and have 12.33 offensive assists and 9.90 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 43.30% from the field and 29.34% from beyond the arc. They average 37.62 defensive rebounds per game and have 13.62 defensive assists and 10.57 turnovers per game.