The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns host Texas State on Thursday, looking to build on their 9-8 mark against the 9-7 Bobcats in college basketball betting action at Cajundome.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns in this one found them listed as -11.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Bobcats was expected to move the line.
Texas State Bobcats vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Texas State Bobcats have watched them go 9-7 and 6-4 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns are at 9-8 and 5-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns are 7-6, while the Texas State Bobcats have a 7-3 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 52-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns and the No. 184-rated Texas State Bobcats in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Louisiana-Lafayette has the nation's No. 18-rated offensive output, at 82 PPG. The visiting Texas State Bobcats defense ranks No. 11 allowing on average 62.19 PPG. The Ragin Cajuns FG% has averaged 45.06% so far, more than the Louisiana-Lafayette Bobcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.16% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bobcats grabbed a 78-68 win over the Red Wolves on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Cameron Naylor at Strahan Coliseum.
Louisiana-Lafayette cruised to victory on Saturday, running Troy out of the gym and running up a 88-65 score at Cajundome.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas State at Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, January 30th
Louisiana-Lafayette at Texas-Arlington, Saturday, January 30th