Sun Belt Tournament - Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns in college basketball action

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin CajunsWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
21-11March 15, 2014, 05:30 | Lakefront Arena20-11


College basketball wagering interest will be high on Saturday when the Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana-Lafayette hit the hard court against the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky.

Western Kentucky will face the 21-11 Ragin Cajuns, who own a 13-13 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Hilltoppers are 14-14-1 on the OU so far this season while the Ragin Cajuns are 12-14.View Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Odds and Stats.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 34-rated Louisiana-Lafayette taking on the No. 167-rated Hilltoppers in this contest.



Louisiana-Lafayette won its last outing, a 91-85 result against Texas-Arlington on March 14. They failed to cover in that game as a 7-point favorite. Xavian Rimmer scored 24 points leading the Ragin Cajuns to a 91-85 victory over Texas-Arlington at Lakefront Arena on Friday.

Last time out for Western Kentucky, they were a 73-55 loser as they battled Georgia State on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 9.5-point underdog. The Hilltoppers endured a 73-55 loss at the hands of the Panthers on Saturday, despite a 15-point effort from Payton Hulsey at GSU Sports Arena.

How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Western Kentucky's No. 61-rated squad against Louisiana-Lafayette's No. 27-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Western Kentucky rates No. 53 in the country with 7.35 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 65 nationally with 7.12 per match.
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