Saturday’s game that pits the Lamar Cardinals (4-5) versus the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-8) at Cajundome has a projected final score of 75-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Lamar, who we project as a small favorite in this matchup. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on December 14.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar is projected to cover the spread (2.5) versus Louisiana. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 145.5 over/under.

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Louisiana vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Venue: Cajundome
• Line: Louisiana -2.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Louisiana -140, Lamar +116

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Louisiana vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Lamar 75, Louisiana 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Louisiana vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Louisiana is 1-8-0 against the spread this season compared to Lamar’s 4-3-0 ATS record. The Ragin’ Cajuns have gone over the point total in five games, while Cardinals games have gone over four times. The two teams score an average of 146.1 points per game, 0.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns have been outscored by 10.1 points per game (scoring 68.4 points per game to rank 314th in college basketball while giving up 78.5 per outing to rank 327th in college basketball) and have a -101 scoring differential overall.
• Louisiana falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 8.3 boards. It is recording 26.4 rebounds per game (357th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.7 per contest.
• Louisiana makes 7.0 three-pointers per game (260th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 31.3% from deep while its opponents hit 35.7% from long range.
• The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 310th in college basketball with 88.6 points scored per 100 possessions, and 349th in college basketball defensively with 101.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Louisiana has committed 2.7 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 11.0 (122nd in college basketball play) while forcing 13.7 (84th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 9.7 points per game (posting 77.7 points per game, 140th in college basketball, and giving up 68.0 per outing, 105th in college basketball) and have a +87 scoring differential.
• Lamar wins the rebound battle by an average of 4.0 boards. It grabs 33.4 rebounds per game (174th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.4.
• Lamar knocks down 7.1 three-pointers per game (254th in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (160th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make, shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc.
• Lamar wins the turnover battle by 2.0 per game, committing 12.4 (253rd in college basketball) while its opponents average 14.4.

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