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Louisiana vs Old Dominion Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks

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Old Dominion (12-19) vs Louisiana (12-20)

March 5, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Old Dominion -1.5 — Over/Under: 136.5

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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Old Dominion Monarchs meet Tuesday in the second round of the college basketball Sun Belt Tournament at the Pensacola Bay Center. Here’s a Louisiana vs Old Dominion Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana vs Old Dominion Pick.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview 

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are coming off losses to Arkansas State and South Alabama, and they beat UL Monroe in the first round. Louisiana has been a .500 team over its last 16 games. 

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 65.7 points on 39.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 14.2 points and 1.1 assists, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 10.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. Christian Wright is dishing 2.3 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.2 rebounds per game. 

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview 

The Old Dominion Monarchs recently lost to Marshall and beat Coastal Carolina. ODU looks to win two straight games for the first time since January 25-29. 

The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 68.6 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Sean Durugordon is averaging 15.3 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Robert Davis Jr. is averaging 15.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. Devin Ceaser is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Johnson is dishing 3.6 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

  • Louisiana has lost five of its last six games after coming off overtime.

Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win

  • Old Dominion has lost each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
  • Louisiana has won each of its last four night games at Pensacola Bay Center.
  • Louisiana has won the first half in three of its last four night games against the Sun Belt Conference at Pensacola Bay Center.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Old Dominion ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (39.8%).
  • Old Dominion ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.9%).
  • Louisiana ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.5).
  • Louisiana ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.5).

Louisiana vs Old Dominion Injury Report

Neither Louisiana nor Old Dominion have a player listed on its injury report.

Louisiana vs Old Dominion Prediction

You can make a case for Louisiana and the free bucket, as the Ragin’ Cajuns have played the better ball over the last couple of weeks. Old Dominion has racked up the losses and I’m not sure how not playing for a week is going to impact the team. With that said, Louisiana played an overtime game yesterday and there’s sure to be tired legs. All of Louisiana’s starters played 30-plus minutes and that includes 42 minutes from Kentrell Garnett. It’s not going to be easy to get up and play again. Old Dominion beat Louisiana in early January where the Ragin’ Cajuns couldn’t shoot the ball. I’ll lay the bucket with the fresh legs in Old Dominion.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Old Dominion -1.5

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