Thursday’s contest at Cajundome has the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-11, 2-1 Sun Belt) taking on the Old Dominion Monarchs (6-9, 2-1 Sun Belt) at 8:00 PM (on January 9). Our computer prediction projects a 75-70 win for Louisiana, who is a small favorite based on our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Louisiana is projected to cover the point spread (3.5) versus Old Dominion. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 144.5 total.

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Louisiana vs. Old Dominion Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Venue: Cajundome
• Line: Louisiana -3.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Louisiana -225, Old Dominion +176

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Louisiana vs. Old Dominion Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Louisiana 75, Old Dominion 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Louisiana vs. Old Dominion

• Pick ATS: Louisiana (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Louisiana is 4-10-0 against the spread, while Old Dominion’s ATS record this season is 6-7-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Ragin’ Cajuns are 7-7-0 and the Monarchs are 6-7-0. The two teams score 135.8 points per game combined, 8.7 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. Louisiana has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall over the past 10 contests. Old Dominion has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns are being outscored by 10.2 points per game with a -153 scoring differential overall. They put up 66.3 points per game (337th in college basketball) and give up 76.5 per contest (304th in college basketball).
• Louisiana loses the rebound battle by an average of 7.9 boards. It is collecting 26.6 rebounds per game (357th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.5 per outing.
• Louisiana connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (263rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 30.3% from deep while its opponents hit 33.6% from long range.
• The Ragin’ Cajuns’ 87.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 333rd in college basketball, and the 100.7 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 348th in college basketball.
• Louisiana wins the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 10.5 (85th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.6.

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs have been outscored by 5.4 points per game (posting 69.5 points per game, 304th in college basketball, while allowing 74.9 per contest, 275th in college basketball) and have a -82 scoring differential.
• The 35.4 rebounds per game Old Dominion accumulates rank 63rd in the country, 1.1 more than the 34.3 its opponents collect.
• Old Dominion knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (324th in college basketball) while shooting 28.5% from beyond the arc (350th in college basketball). It is making 1.2 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 7.3 per game at 36.2%.
• Old Dominion has committed 12.5 turnovers per game (269th in college basketball), 2.2 more than the 10.3 it forces (306th in college basketball).

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