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 taking home the win. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on January 9.

Based on our computer prediction, Louisiana projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Old Dominion. The over/under has been set at 145.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that 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 -230, Old Dominion +184

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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 this season compared to Old Dominion’s 6-7-0 ATS record. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Ragin’ Cajuns are 7-7-0 and the Monarchs are 6-7-0. The teams average 135.8 points per game combined, 9.7 less than this matchup’s total. Louisiana has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall in 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 have been outscored by 10.2 points per game (scoring 66.3 points per game to rank 337th in college basketball while giving up 76.5 per contest to rank 303rd in college basketball) and have a -153 scoring differential overall.
• Louisiana loses the rebound battle by 7.9 boards on average. It records 26.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 357th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 34.5 per contest.
• Louisiana hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (263rd in college basketball) at a 30.3% rate (316th in college basketball), compared to the 6.6 its opponents make while shooting 33.6% from deep.
• The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 332nd in college basketball with 87.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 348th in college basketball defensively with 100.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Louisiana has committed 10.5 turnovers per game (85th in college basketball action), 2.1 fewer than the 12.6 it forces on average (133rd in college basketball).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs’ -82 scoring differential (being outscored by 5.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 69.5 points per game (305th in college basketball) while allowing 74.9 per contest (274th in college basketball).
• The 35.4 rebounds per game Old Dominion accumulates rank 61st in college basketball, 1.1 more than the 34.3 its opponents grab.
• Old Dominion connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) at a 28.5% rate (350th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 per contest its opponents make, shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc.
• Old Dominion loses the turnover battle by 2.2 per game, committing 12.5 (268th in college basketball) while its opponents average 10.3.

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