Old Dominion vs Louisiana Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Old Dominion vs Louisiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 9th at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

The Old Dominion Monarchs are 6-9 (2-1) this year after they defeated Southern Miss by a score of 74-71 in their last game. Old Dominion was tied at 38 at halftime, but they were able to hold Southern Miss to 33 points in the second half for the narrow win. The Monarchs shot 46.3% from the field, 11.8% on three-pointers, and 75.9% on free throws in the game. Robert Davis Jr. led Old Dominion with 18 points and four assists, while Sean Durugordon added 16 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Monarchs lost to Arkansas State by a score of 78-59 but did beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 82-44. Old Dominion has won three of their last four games, but they did lose five of the previous six games. Old Dominion has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game this season. Robert Davis Jr. is averaging 14.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Sean Durugordon is averaging 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game this season. Old Dominion is shooting 40.7% from the field, 66% on free throws, and 28.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are 4-11 (2-1) this season after they lost to Georgia State by a score of 94-70 in their last game. Louisiana trailed 51-32 at halftime and allowed 43 more points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Ragin’ Cajuns shot 35.7% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led Louisiana with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Kentrell Garnett added 13 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Ragin’ Cajuns defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 71-68, but they did lose to McNeese by a score of 64-56 in their last game. Louisiana has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, but they did lose eight of their first nine games. Louisiana has scored 66.3 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points per game, while also averaging 30.2 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Louisiana is shooting 40.9% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 30.3% on three-pointers this season. Louisiana will play against UL Monroe, Arkansas State, UL Monroe, and Texas State following this one.

Why Louisiana will beat Old Dominion

• Old Dominion has lost eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
• Louisiana has won 17 of its last 20 games against the Sun Belt Conference at Cajundome.
• Old Dominion has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.

Why Old Dominion will beat Louisiana

• Louisiana has lost nine of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Old Dominion has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Old Dominion vs Louisiana Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 2-1 records in the Sun Belt, but Louisiana will be at home for this contest. The Ragin’ Cajuns have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they have yet to win two games in a row. Old Dominion has won three of their last four games and they did pick up a road win against ULM in their last road game. Both of these teams have very similar metrics on the season and both are awful on defense, so I like the over in this contest.