Thursday’s contest between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-11, 2-1 Sun Belt) and the Old Dominion Monarchs (6-9, 2-1 Sun Belt) at Cajundome has a projected final score of 75-70 based on our computer prediction, with Louisiana coming out on top. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on January 9.

Based on our computer prediction, Louisiana is projected to cover the point spread (4.5) against Old Dominion. The two sides are expected to go under the 145.5 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 -4.5
• Point total: 145.5
• 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 (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Louisiana is 4-10-0 against the spread, while Old Dominion’s ATS record this season is 6-7-0. The Ragin’ Cajuns have a 7-7-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Monarchs have a record of 6-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 135.8 points per game combined, 9.7 fewer than this matchup’s total. Louisiana has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall over the last 10 contests. Old Dominion has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games.

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Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns have a -153 scoring differential, falling short by 10.2 points per game. They’re putting up 66.3 points per game to rank 337th in college basketball and are allowing 76.5 per outing to rank 304th in college basketball.
• Louisiana averages 26.6 rebounds per game (357th in college basketball) while allowing 34.5 per outing to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 7.9 boards per game.
• Louisiana connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (263rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.6 on average.
• The Ragin’ Cajuns average 87.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (333rd in college basketball), and give up 100.7 points per 100 possessions (348th in college basketball).
• Louisiana has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.5 per game (85th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.6 (133rd in college basketball).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs are being outscored by 5.4 points per game, with a -82 scoring differential overall. They put up 69.5 points per game (305th in college basketball), and allow 74.9 per contest (274th in college basketball).
• Old Dominion averages 35.4 rebounds per game (62nd in college basketball) while conceding 34.3 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.1 boards per game.
• Old Dominion hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) while shooting 28.5% from deep (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 (268th in college basketball), 2.2 more than the 10.3 it forces (306th in college basketball).

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