NCAA Basketball Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Pepperdine Waves

Pepperdine looks to cover the Waves-Ragin Cajuns pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 6-4 mark when they host Louisiana-Lafayette in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Pepperdine Waves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Pepperdine Waves sit at 6-4 (4-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns are currently 3-5 (1-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Pepperdine is 3-7 OU, and Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-0 OU.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pepperdine Waves rated this week at No. 142 and the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns sitting at No. 171.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Louisiana-Lafayette is ranked No. 24 in NCAA basketball at 42.5 per game. Contrast that with Pepperdine's No. 161 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Pepperdine is the No. 212-ranked team in the country at 5.6 per game, while Louisiana-Lafayette rates No. 100 at 7.38 per game.