Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Prediction - College Basketball Picks 3/7/24
Louisiana-Lafayette (18-13) vs Coastal Carolina (9-21)
Game Info: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Pensacola Bay Center)
Betting Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette -11 -- Over/Under: 148.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Louisiana Ragin Cajuns face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown in the Sun Belt Tournament at Pensacola Bay Center.
Can Coastal Carolina Win Their Second Tournament Game?
Coastal Carolina in the first game of the Sun Belt Tournament and they were able to secure the 75-71 victory. Jacob Meyer had a strong game putting up 32 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Coastal Carolina is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 78.5 points per game. The defense for this team has been an issue and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Jacob Meyer is having a strong season averaging 15.5 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three point line.
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Louisiana Looks to Build on Last Game
Louisiana in the last game faced off against Southern Miss, Louisiana scored 77 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. There were six different players that finished with at least 10 points per game. Joe Charles had a strong game putting up 16 points and 14 rebounds. Louisiana on the season is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. Kobe Julien has been the top player for Louisiana averaging 17.2 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Betting Prediction
I expect Coastal Carolina is going to find success here. Coastal Carolina on the season is averaging 73.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Louisiana’s defense hasn’t been exactly great and they are going to really struggle to defend here. They are giving up 71.3 points and they are going to give up that at least here. Back Coastal Carolina against the spread.
Shane’s Pick Coastal Carola +11
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
