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Louisiana vs Southern Mississippi Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks
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Southern Mississippi (10-18) vs Louisiana (10-18)
February 22, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Southern Mississippi -4.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Southern Miss Golden Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Reed Green Coliseum. Here’s a Louisiana vs Southern Miss Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana vs Southern Miss Pick.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting PreviewÂ
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns beat Marshall and Troy, and they play Arkansas State and South Alabama next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 66.8 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 14.2 points and 1.1 assists, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 10.6 points and 2.3 rebounds. Christian Wright is dishing 2.2 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.8 rebounds per game.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting PreviewÂ
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost to UL Monroe and Coastal Carolina, and they play South Alabama and Troy next. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 72.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 44 percent shooting. Denijay Harris is averaging 16.9 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Neftali Alvarez is averaging 10.9 points and 3.4 assists. Andre Curbelo is dishing 4.7 assists and DeAntoni Gordon is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Southern Miss has won each of its last nine Saturday home games.
- Louisiana has lost each of its last three night games following a road win.
- Louisiana has lost the first half in six of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Southern Miss has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisiana has won four of its last five road games.
- Louisiana has won the first half in three of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (40.4%).
Louisiana vs Southern Miss Injury Report
Neither Louisiana nor Southern Miss have a player listed on its injury report.
Louisiana vs Southern Miss Prediction
Southern Miss beat Louisiana on the road a few weeks ago, so it’s getting the benefit of the doubt at home, where it’s 9-3 SU. However, I’m not laying points with a Southern Miss team that’s lost eight of its last 10 games. Also, Southern Miss just lost to Coastal Carolina and Louisiana-Monroe in the favorite role. Now I’m supposed to lay points again? Louisiana has five road wins this season and is coming off strong upset wins over Marshall and Troy. This line is a bit confusing given the recent form of both teams. Louisiana is more than capable of stealing this game outright. I’ll take the points.
