Louisiana likely won’t have to sweat much when it meets Louisiana Christian Monday night at home. LCU vs Louisiana odds shows that the Ragin’ Cajuns have won their last 24 games against their in-state NAIA counterpart, with their last loss coming in 1963. LCU is 5-4 so far this season playing lower-level competition and has this game listed as an exhibition on its schedule.
What this means is the Wildcats know this game is punching above their weight class when it comes to the LCU Wildcats schedule. When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, this will be one of the ones that are a contender to be the most lopsided. Still, Louisiana must see some value in scheduling this game in early December to help them build toward Sun Belt Conference play.
LCU vs Louisiana Odds
LCU vs Louisiana odds shows the Ragin’ Cajuns are heavy favorites to come away with a lopsided victory. In NCAAB matchups like this, it is difficult to find NCAAB odds that feature a money line because there is little chance for LSU to win. The over/under may be left up to how many points Louisiana wants to score.
Matchup Information
LCU vs Louisiana Betting Preview
Looking at the college basketball standings shows that LCU has been struggling against opponents at its level. Playing the Ragin’ Cajuns is the only major college game the Wildcats will play all season. What LCU has to do is find a way to score points.
The Wildcats only score 64.4 points per game. LCU shoots 33 percent from the 3-point line and 40.4 percent from the field. When it comes to college basketball players averaging in double figures, Delor Johnson and Bailey Hardy are both averaging 12.9 points per game.
Among all NBA basketball teams, the Ragin’ Cajuns are ones that aren’t afraid to play at a fast pace. Louisiana averages 83.7 points per game, which ranks 16th nationally. During the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 8-1 start, Louisiana is shooting 40.1 percent from the 3-point line nationally.
By playing up-tempo, the Ragin’ Cajuns have found themselves in plenty of firefights. Louisiana also gives up 70.4 points per game and allows its opponents to shoot 43.3 percent from the field. LCU vs Louisiana odds shows that Jordan Browns do most of the heavy lifting on offense, putting up 17.7 points per game.
Terence Lewis III is someone making Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns predictions can count on. He averages 14.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Greg Williams Jr. also averages 13.7 points per game for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Starting Lineups
LCU starting five: John and K.J. Bilbo has started all nine games for LCU. Hardy and Ferontay Banks have also started eight different games. When it comes to LSU vs. Louisiana odds, it will be hard to know who the Wildcats will start as they have shuffled their lineup a lot. LCU also doesn’t release a college basketball injury report.
The Louisiana starting five: The Ragin’ Cajuns have started the same five players in all nine of their games. Brown, Lewis, Williams, Kentrell Garnett, and Themus Fulks have all found their roles early in the season. All five guys average 7.9 points per game or higher.
LCU vs Louisiana Betting Preview
The over may hit in this game because LCU will have a hard time stopping the Ragin’ Cajuns’ attack. When it comes to NCAA basketball games today, there aren’t too many basketball games like this on the NCAAB schedule. Louisiana is an exciting offensive team, but sometimes the Ragin’ Cajuns leave themselves vulnerable on defense from playing to play at such a fast pace.
When it comes to NCAA basketball teams, Louisiana is one that has the potential to threaten bigger schools in March if the Ragin’ Cajuns can find a path there. In comparison, Louisiana has been putting up big offensive numbers early in the season. It will be important for the Ragin’ Cajuns to keep their momentum going as they will face a difficult stretch on the road following this game.
The LCU vs Louisiana odds tell us to roll with the over.
NCAAB Pick: Over
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