The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (0-1) travel to face off against the Houston Cougars (1-1) on Wednesday, November 13th. This game will be played at Fertitta Center in Houston and televised on ESPN+. Both Louisiana-Lafayette and Houston will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns vs Houston Cougars
The Ragin’ Cajuns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Ragin’ Cajuns dropped their season opener to Kent State, 70-66, at home on Monday. Entering the game as +2 underdogs, Louisiana-Lafayette not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 30-27 at halftime, the Cajuns scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40. The combined points of 136 fell short of the O/U line of 144.
The Cougars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Houston’s season got off to a rocky start with a 74-69 loss to Auburn on Saturday. The Cougars, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 143, just over the 141.5 O/U line.
Houston led 33-28 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Their defense will need to tighten up moving forward.
Ragin’ Cajuns Offense Breakdown
Louisiana-Lafayette put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 44.8% (13/29). At the free-throw line, they managed 61.9%, making 13 of 21 shots.
The Ragin’ Cajuns grabbed just 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Kentrell Garnett was a standout, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 14 points on 83.3% shooting overall. VonCameron Davis led the team with 17 points, and Morgan Safford contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.
Cougars Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Cougars put up 69 points, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They hit 5 of 13 from beyond the arc, shooting 38.5% from three, and connected on 16 of 22 free throws, good for 72.7%.
Houston grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out just 7 assists. Tahaad Pettiford led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Johni Broome added 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 10 of 15 from the floor.
Ragin’ Cajuns Team Defense
Louisiana-Lafayette’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, also at a 44% clip.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 9 of 20 threes, shooting 45%. Louisiana-Lafayette sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws (61%). The Ragin’ Cajuns limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.
Cougars Team Defense
Louisiana-Lafayette’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 44% success rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 9 of 20 threes, shooting 45%. Louisiana-Lafayette sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 61%. The Ragin’ Cajuns limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.
Ragin’ Cajuns vs Cougars Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Louisiana-Lafayette has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Cougars offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 69. Houston posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 2-7-1 ATS.
- The last five games that Louisiana-Lafayette was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Cougars have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Ragin’ Cajuns vs Cougars Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Cougars vs. Cougars matchup, we’re leaning towards the Cougars at -29.5. Although our projections show the Cougars winning 80-67, we suggest placing your bet on the Ragin’ Cajuns for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 138 and given that our model is projecting 147 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:November 13, 2024 Houston Cougars, Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns