Troy vs Louisiana Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Troy Trojans forward Victor Valdes (11) drives to the hoop past Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Troy Trojans
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Team Records
11-6
4-14
Where
Cajundome, Lafayette, LA
When
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time
01:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Troy Trojans and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Cajundome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns prediction.
Troy Trojans Recap
The Troy Trojans come into this game looking to bounce back from an 86-74 loss at the hands of Arkansas State last time out to sit at 10-6 this season. After this game, Troy will head home for a game against Southern Miss.
Trojans Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped
Victor Valdes leads the Trojans in scoring with 16.6 PPG along with 4 RPG and 4.2 APG while Thomas Dowd has 15.8 PPG with 10.3 RPG to lead the Trojans in rebounding by averaging a double-double per game. Cooper Campbell has 14.1 PPG with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 5.1 APG to lead Troy in assists while Theo Seng has 13.1 PPG with 5.7 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Troy so far this season. Cobi Campbell also has 9.6 PPG as well this season for Troy. As a team, Troy is averaging 86.5 PPG on 45.4% shooting from the field, 34.6% from three and 72.5% from the foul line this season.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Recap
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns come into this game looking to add on to their win over Louisiana-Monroe last time out to sit at 4-13 on the year after the 85-79 win.
Ragin’ Cajuns Snap Two-Game Slide With Rivalry Win
Dorian Finister leads Louisiana in scoring and rebounding with 12.9 PPG and 5.1 RPG while Jaxon Olvera has 12.7 PPG with 4.1 RPG and 2.2 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Louisiana so far this season. Joshua Lewis has 7.1 PPG with 3.6 RPG and De’Vion Lavergne has 7.4 PPG with 3.8 RPG and a team-high 2.5 APG to lead Louisiana in assists as well on the year. As a team, Louisiana is averaging 58.5 PPG on 38.8% shooting from the field, 31% from three and 67.5% from the foul line this season.
Louisiana has won seven of its last eight games against Troy following a home win.
Why the Troy Trojans will win
Troy has won each of its last seven day games against Conference opponents.
Louisiana has lost eight of its last nine day games at Cajundome.
Troy has won the first half in each of its last four games against Louisiana.
Matchup/League Facts
Louisiana ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (60.1).
Louisiana ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.4).
Troy ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.7).
Troy ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.8).
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Prediction
I’m on Troy here. I get that it’s a big number for a road team in Sun Belt conference play, but the Cajuns are still not a very good team as far as I’m concerned, and they’re coming off of the rivalry win against Louisiana-Monroe. Troy Is the more talented and more consistent team side-by-side, and I think the Trojans get it done here. Give me Troy in this one.
