Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Louisiana-Lafayette vs Arkansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jonesboro.

Louisiana-Lafayette vs Arkansas State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Ragin' Cajuns and Red Wolves face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wolves are hosting the game at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored to win by -16.5 at home vs. Louisiana-Lafayette.

Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Arkansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Arkansas State Red Wolves
Where: Jonesboro at First National Bank Arena
Date: Thursday, January 16th
Betting Odds ARKST -16.5, LOULAF +1000 | ARKST -2100 O/U 147.5

Ragin' Cajuns Preview: Taking a Look at the Ragin' Cajuns Chances on the Road

The Ragin' Cajuns improved to 4-12 on the season with a 71-68 win over the Warhawks on Saturday. Despite being -6.5 favorites, Louisiana-Lafayette didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the 142.5 O/U line.

Louisiana-Lafayette was down 35-30 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Warhawks 41-33 to secure the win.

Ragin' Cajuns Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns managed 71 points, shooting just 35.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, hitting 39.3% from deep, while their two-point shooting was a mere 33.3% (12/36). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 43.8%.

At the free-throw line, Louisiana-Lafayette was efficient, making 14 of 16 attempts (87.5%). They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Makai Willis led the team with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Kentrell Garnett and Tyreese Watson each added 15 points, with Watson shooting 80% overall and perfect from three.

Ragin' Cajuns Team Defense

Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot just 35% from the field. The Ragin' Cajuns were particularly effective inside, where they limited their opponent to 33% shooting on two-point attempts (12/36).

From beyond the arc, their opponent managed to hit 11 threes on 28 attempts, shooting 39%. Louisiana-Lafayette also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 87%. The Ragin' Cajuns gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Wolves Preview: Will the Red Wolves Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game/Games

Arkansas State improved to 11-5 on the season with an 84-78 win over Troy on Saturday. The Red Wolves, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 43-34 at halftime, Arkansas State turned things around by scoring 50 points and holding Troy to 35 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 162, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 39.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 23 of 27 for 85.2%.

Tayton Conerway led the way with 32 points and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and 57.1% from deep. Theo Seng was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots overall and 3 of 4 from three, finishing with 18 points in just 22 minutes.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Arkansas State gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 14 of 27 shots.

From beyond the arc, the Red Wolves' defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 25 threes, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 71% rate. Arkansas State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Ragin' Cajuns vs Red Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Ragin' Cajuns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five home games, Arkansas State has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Ragin' Cajuns have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.