Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks

Georgia Southern (11-12) vs Louisiana (7-16)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center)

Betting Odds: Georgia Southern -6 -- Over/Under: 145 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ragin Cajuns’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Georgia Southern

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana and Georgia Southern

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ragin Cajuns and Eagles. 

How can the Louisiana Offense Bounce Back?

Louisiana faced off against South Alabama in the last game and they ended up falling short. Louisiana scored only 58 points, and they ended up losing by four points. In the overtime period, the offense only managed two points, and that was a major problem all game. They would go long periods of time without getting any offense going. Mostepha El Moutaouakkil was the top player finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kentrell Garnett was the only other player who scored in double figure putting up 12 points. 

Louisiana comes into this game with a 7-16 record overall and they have gone 7-15 against the spread The over his hit in eight of the games for the Ragin Cajuns. Louisiana on the season is averaging 65.8 points while their defense is giving p 74.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 346th, and they need to try and get the offense to be a little more consistent. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has been the top player averaging 13 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field. 

Why Louisiana Will Beat Georgia Southern 

  • Louisiana has won 12 of its last 14 night games after coming off overtime.
  • Georgia Southern has lost each of its last three games against the Sun Belt Conference.

Georgia Southern is Struggling

Georgia Southern is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. They haven’t played that awful in any of the three games, but just couldn’t make the plays late to get the job done. Two games ago against Troy, they were outscored 40-34 in the second half, and that led to the defeat. In the last game against Southern Miss, they scored 45 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as they still ended up losing by four points. Adante Holiman had a huge game putting up 24 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 

Georgia Southern sits with an 11-12 record overall and they have gone 10-13 against the spread. This is a team that just has been very inconsistent. Georgia Southern is averaging 73.9 points, while their defense is giving up 77.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 200th in the league while the defense is ranked 317th. One big issue for this team has been turnover. They are averaging 14.22 turnovers per game which is 333rd in all of college basketball. 

Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Prediction

Give me Louisiana to keep this game close. Louisiana’s offense has been inconsistent, but now they get to face off against a Georgia Southern defense that is awful. Georgia Southern is giving up 77.3 points per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. Louisiana’s offense will go well over their season average of 65.8 points per game and that is going to be enough to get the job done here. Back Louisana to keep it close and cover the spread. 

Shane’s Pick Louisiana +6

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