Nicholls Colonels vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Betting on today’s Colonels and Ragin’ Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin’ Cajuns hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -1.5 at home against Nicholls.
NICHOLLS COLONELS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns -1.5
This game will be played at Cajundome at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin’ Cajuns.
- Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Colonels Find a Way to Win in Lafayette?
Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games
Nicholls fell 70-64 to Towson on Wednesday, November 20th, in a home game. The Colonels entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, just under the O/U line of 137.
Nicholls trailed 38-35 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 32.
The Colonels struggled offensively in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and just 22.2% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they managed just 1 assist as a team.
At the free-throw line, Nicholls shot 64.3%, making 18 of 28 attempts. They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, with Dylan Williamson leading the way, scoring 26 points on 9 of 12 shooting, including 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 70 points, the Nicholls Colonels held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including just 4 made threes on 18 attempts (22%).
They sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 (64%). Nicholls also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing only 6 offensive rebounds.
Can the Ragin’ Cajuns Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their recent game against UAB, losing 98-86 at home on Monday. The Ragin’ Cajuns were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 184, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
Louisiana-Lafayette led 44-42 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 56 points while scoring 42. Their defense couldn’t hold up against UAB’s offense after the break.
Louisiana-Lafayette put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 38.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 12 of 16.
The Ragin’ Cajuns dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Alejandro Vasquez led the team with 25 points, despite shooting just 22.2% from three. Yaxel Lendeborg added 20 points, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep.
Louisiana-Lafayette’s defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 8 of 21 threes, shooting 38%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws at a 75% rate. Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 11 offensive rebounds.