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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (15-9) take the court against the Bowling Green Falcons (16-7) at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 11, 2024 on ESPN+.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are currently strong 7-point favorites over the Falcons. The game’s over/under is 150.5.
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Odds
Point Spread for Louisiana vs. Bowling Green
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with oddsmakers listing Louisiana as the favorite.
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Louisiana has -325 odds to pick up the win, while Bowling Green is listed at +260 to claim victory.
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 150.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, February 11, 2024
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Arena: Cajundome
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Betting Trends
In Louisiana’s 23 games this year, it has 13 wins against the spread. The Ragin’ Cajuns have been chosen as favorites in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win 10 times (90.9%) in those games. Louisiana’s games this year have hit the over on 11 of 21 set point totals.
Bowling Green has 10 wins against the spread in 21 games this season. The Falcons have won 42.9% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (3-4). Bowling Green’s games this season have eclipsed the over/under 14 times in 21 opportunities (66.7%).
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Key Players to Watch
Louisiana
Joe Charles leads the Ragin’ Cajuns at 10.0 rebounds per contest, while also posting 1.2 assists and 11.4 points. Kobe Julien is tops on his team in both points (18.7) and assists (1.4) per game, and also puts up 4.8 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Hosana Kitenge puts up 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 1.1 steals and 1.0 block. Themus Fulks paces the Ragin’ Cajuns at 4.5 assists per contest, while also averaging 2.9 rebounds and 10.6 points.
Bowling Green
Marcus Hill is the Falcons’ top scorer (21.4 points per game), and he produces 2.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds. His scoring average ranks him ninth in the nation. Rashaun Agee is averaging a team-leading 9.3 rebounds per contest. And he is delivering 13.0 points and 1.5 assists, making 59.6% of his shots from the field. Jason Spurgin gives the Falcons 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He also posts 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocked shots. Trey Thomas is posting a team-leading 2.9 assists per contest. And he is contributing 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds, making 37.5% of his shots from the field and 33.6% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per contest.
What you need to know about the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
The Ragin’ Cajuns are scoring 77.3 points per game (89th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while ceding 71.2 points per contest (162nd-ranked). Louisiana is dominating when it comes to rebounding, as it ranks best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game) and best in boards allowed ( per contest).
The Ragin’ Cajuns put up 77.5 points per game when playing at home, compared to 75.8 points per game on the road, a difference of 1.7 points per contest. Louisiana is making 8.1 treys per game (112th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while owning a 37.1% three-point percentage (37th-ranked). When it comes to defending three-pointers, things are clicking for the Ragin’ Cajuns, who are allowing 4.3 three-pointers per game (third-best in college basketball) and a 27.5% shooting percentage from downtown (second-best).
The Ragin’ Cajuns have gone 8-2 in their past 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread during that span. Louisiana has gone over the total in five of its past 10 games. Louisiana’s offense has been better over its last 10 games, racking up 79.2 points per contest compared to the 77.3 it has averaged this year. Louisiana has been tougher on defense as of late, allowing 71.1 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 71.2 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Bowling Green Falcons
With 77.2 points scored per game and 72.0 points allowed, the Falcons are 93rd in college basketball offensively and 183rd defensively. Bowling Green is the best squad in the country in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().
In 2023-24 the Falcons are scoring 8.9 more points per game at home (79.9) than on the road (71.0). At 7.1 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc, Bowling Green is 215th and 303rd in college basketball, respectively, in those categories. In 2023-24, the Falcons are 154th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (6.8 per game) and 321st in defensive 3-point percentage (36.4%).
The Falcons have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. Bowling Green has hit the over in each of its past 10 contests. While Bowling Green is posting 77.2 points per game in 2023-24, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, amassing 79.5 a contest. In their last 10 games, the Falcons are giving up 78.5 points per game, 6.5 more points than their season average (72.0).
Louisiana vs. Bowling Green Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Louisiana, and we predict that Louisiana will cover the spread (Louisiana -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 150.5 points.
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