Louisiana vs Arkansas State Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisiana vs Arkansas State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the ASU Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Ragin Cajuns’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wolves’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Louisiana

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Louisiana and Arkansas State

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

Arkansas State Looked Good

Arkansas State overall has been good this season and they are coming off another victory victory in the last game. Arkansas State faced off against the Troy Trojans and they were able to secure the 84-78 victory. Taryn Todd had a strong game putting up 12 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against South Alabama it wasn’t the same story and they ended up losing 76-62. That type of defense can’t happen again. 

Arkansas State sits with a 12-5 record and they have gone 8-8 against the spread so far this season. Arkansas State is averaging 78.5 points, while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league while the defense is ranked 182nd. They are averaging 16.1 free throws per game which is 62nd in the league. Taryn Todd is averaging 16.8 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Arkansas State will meet Georgia State, App State, Texas State, Southern Miss, Texas State, and Marshall after this game.

Can Louisiana Build on the Last Game?

Louisiana in the last game faced off against Louisana-Monroe in the last game and they were able to secure a 71-68 victory. At halftime, they were down 35-31 but in the second half they scored 41 points and that was enough for the win. Kentrell Garnett had a strong game putting up 15 points, five assists, and two rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has been the top player for this team averaging 12.3 points per game. 

Louisiana comes into this game with a 5-12 record and they have gone only 4-12 against the spread. Louisiana is averaging 66.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 287th. As a team, they are shooting 71.7 percent from the field which is 180th in the league. They are averaging 10.9 assists per game which is 346th in the league. 

Louisiana vs Arkansas State Prediction

Arkansas State is the much better team in this game and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Louisiana’s offense has not been great this season and they are averaging only 66.2 points per game. Arkansas State’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score, and that will end up being enough for the Red Wolves to get the job done. Back Arkansas State against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Arkasnas State -16.5