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Lamar vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24
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Louisiana-Lafayette (2-8) vs Lamar (4-5)
Game Info: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Cajundome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette -2.5 / Lamar +2.5 — Over/Under:
The Lamar Cardinals and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Cajundome. Here’s a Lamar vs Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a Lamar vs Louisiana Pick.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals beat Corpus Christi and Grande Valley, and they play Southern Miss, Texas Tech, and Houston Christian next. The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 77.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Alexis Marmolejos is averaging 16.4 points and 2.2 assists, while Ja’Sean Jackson is averaging 13.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. Andrew Holifield is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Barrs is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost to LA Tech, beat SE Louisiana, and they play App State, McNeese, and Coastal Carolina next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 68.4 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 78.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 11.6 points and 1.2 assists, while Christian Wright is averaging 11 points and 1.9 rebounds. Kentrell Garnett is dishing 2.2 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Lamar Cardinals will win
- Louisiana has lost seven of its last eight games.
- Lamar has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Lamar vs Louisiana Prediction
The Lamar Cardinals have the offense to hang in this game, and they’re coming off big underdog wins over Corpus Christi and Grande Valley. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns have underachieved up to this point, they don’t play a lick of defense, and they’re 1-8 ATS on the season. The Ragin’ Cajuns don’t cash tickets, and Lamar has the offensive horses to steal yet another game in the underdog role. Give me the free bucket with Lamar on the road.
