Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Matchup

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

Louisiana-Lafayette vs Georgia State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ragin' Cajuns and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Georgia State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Georgia State Panthers
Where: Atlanta at GSU Convocation Center
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds GAST -1.5, LOULAF +101 | GAST -122 O/U 144.5

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

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games

Louisiana-Lafayette improved to 3-10 on the season with a 71-68 road win over Coastal Carolina on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, the Ragin' Cajuns not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette turned things around in the second half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 44-34 to secure the win.

Ragin' Cajuns Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 71 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 5-for-20 (25%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 20 attempts, good for 80%.

Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8-for-13 from the field. Rasheed Jones added 19 points, hitting 2 of 7 from deep, while Michael Thomas contributed 16 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 1-for-3 from three-point range.

Ragin' Cajuns Team Defense

Despite Louisiana-Lafayette giving up 68 points, they held their opponent to 46% shooting from the field. The Ragin' Cajuns allowed 16 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 6/20, or 30%. Louisiana-Lafayette also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 85% rate. The Ragin' Cajuns gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Hold Strong at Home?

Georgia State dropped to 3-10 on the season after a 77-51 home loss to South Alabama on Thursday. The Panthers, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-30 at halftime, Georgia State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 44.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Georgia State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 36% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, and they hit only 27.3% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-33 from beyond the arc. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made just 6 of 14 attempts, a 42.9% success rate.

Barry Dunning Jr. led the Panthers with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 9-for-17 from the field. Judah Brown and Toneari Lane each hit 5 threes, with Brown shooting 55.6% from deep, while Lane connected at a 33.3% rate. JJ Wheat was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6, including 1-for-1 from three-point range.

Panthers Team Defense

Georgia State's defense held their opponent to 77 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 27% from beyond the arc, where they made 9 of 33 attempts.

Despite putting them on the line 14 times, Georgia State's opponent only converted 6 free throws, shooting 42% from the stripe. Georgia State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Ragin' Cajuns vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Ragin' Cajuns offense has averaged 63 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Louisiana-Lafayette posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
Through their last ten home contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Georgia State posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-6 ATS.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Ragin' Cajuns have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 4-6.