Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Louisiana-Lafayette vs Georgia Southern NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Statesboro.
Louisiana-Lafayette vs Georgia Southern Prediction
Betting on today's Ragin' Cajuns and Eagles game? Catch the action at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro, GA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored by -6 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette in a Sun Belt conference matchup.
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Georgia Southern Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Georgia Southern Eagles
- Where: Statesboro at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds GAS -6, LOULAF +222 | GAS -276 O/U 145.5
Ragin' Cajuns Preview: Will Louisiana-Lafayette Make it Happen on the Road?
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games
Louisiana-Lafayette's season struggles continued with a 62-58 home loss to South Alabama on Saturday, dropping their record to 6-16. The Ragin' Cajuns were +6 underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.
After leading 31-18 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette faltered in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 38 to the Jaguars.
Ragin' Cajuns Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Louisiana-Lafayette managed just 58 points, shooting 34.5% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc. They hit 11 of 37 three-point attempts, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%.
Barry Dunning Jr. led the way with 18 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 46.7% overall. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil and Myles Corey each added 17 points, with Corey also dishing out 4 assists.
Ragin' Cajuns Team Defense
Louisiana-Lafayette put the clamps on their opponent, holding them to just 62 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where their opponent managed only 11 threes on 37 attempts, a 29% success rate.
Inside the arc, the Ragin' Cajuns limited their opponent to 8 made two-point shots on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 shots for a 69% free-throw percentage. Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Eagles Preview: Are the Eagles Ready for a Home Win?
Georgia Southern Eagles Recent Game/Games
Georgia Southern fell to 10-12 on the season after a 72-68 road loss to Southern Miss on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and did not cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.
After trailing 36-23 at halftime, Georgia Southern made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Southern Miss 45-36, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Georgia Southern struggled with their shooting in their last game, hitting just 37.5% from the field and 35.5% on two-point attempts. They did find some success from beyond the arc, connecting on 39.4% of their threes, with Adante' Holiman knocking down 6 of 12 from deep.
Holiman led the Eagles with 24 points, while Denijay Harris added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Andre Curbelo contributed 12 points and 7 assists, and DeAntoni Gordon chipped in 11 points and 8 boards, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Eagles Team Defense
Georgia Southern's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 baskets on 44 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%.
Ragin' Cajuns vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Louisiana-Lafayette has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Georgia Southern has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 73 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Ragin' Cajuns have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Eagles have an overall record of 5-0 while going 2-2-1 against the spread.
Louisiana-Lafayette vs Georgia Southern Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Georgia Southern -6 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.