Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Cajundome Saturday as the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns look to beat the odds vs the Texas-Arlington Mavericks in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas-Arlington Mavericks were listed as 3-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Texas-Arlington Mavericks vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns battles the Texas-Arlington Mavericks, currently sitting with a 14-5 mark (12-5 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 7-7 for the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns and 9-8 for the Texas-Arlington Mavericks.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns rated this week at No. 19 and the Texas-Arlington Mavericks sitting at No. 7.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Louisiana-Lafayette's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 81.89 PPG, against a Mavericks defense that ranks No. 91 at 68.37 PPG. The Ragin Cajuns field goal percentage has averaged 45.37% so far, more than the Mavericks marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.44% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Erick Neal scored 27 points for Texas-Arlington on Thursday, but the Warhawks managed a 99-88 victory over the Mavericks at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
The battle between the Ragin Cajuns and Bobcats didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Texas State was handed a 80-54 defeat on Thursday at Cajundome.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas-Arlington at Georgia Southern, Thursday, February 4th
Louisiana-Lafayette at Louisiana-Monroe, Tuesday, February 2nd