Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Texas-Arlington Mavericks

The Texas-Arlington Mavericks will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at College Park Center in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Texas-Arlington Mavericks in this one found them listed as -2.5-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 Ragin Cajuns was expected to move the line.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Texas-Arlington Mavericks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns have watched them go 15-3 and 7-4 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Texas-Arlington Mavericks are at 12-7 and 10-6 ATS. In totals betting, the Texas-Arlington Mavericks are 11-5, while the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns have a 3-7-1 mark.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at No. 115 and the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at No. 33 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Texas-Arlington's No. 64-ranked scoring average of 79 PPG, against a Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defense rated No. 105 and allowing 70.11 PPG. The Texas-Arlington Mavericks FG% has averaged 46.58% to date this season, less than the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns shooters have managed so far (47.28% per game).