UAB Blazers vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Looking to win big? The Blazers and Ragin’ Cajuns face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Ragin’ Cajuns are hosting the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. UAB is favored by -9.5 in this non-conference contest against Louisiana-Lafayette. The game’s over/under currently sits at 156 points.

UAB BLAZERS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns +9.5

This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 12:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Ragin’ Cajuns.
• Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Blazers Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

UAB Blazers Recent Game/Games

UAB fell to Illinois State 84-83 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a road game where they were favored by 7 points. The Blazers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 144.5.

UAB led 43-39 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. This defensive lapse contributed to the loss.

UAB’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 62.2% of their two-point attempts and shot 42.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 19 threes. The Blazers also went 13 for 19 from the free-throw line, good for 68.4%.

Johnny Kinziger and Alejandro Vasquez both shot 8 for 12 from the field, with Kinziger finishing with 21 points and Vasquez adding 19, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Efrem Johnson contributed 18 points, while Chase Walker added 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 5 for 7 from the field. Yaxel Lendeborg chipped in 14 points and a team-high 7 assists.

UAB’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Blazers allowed their opponent to hit 73% of their two-point attempts, as they went 19/26 inside the arc.

From three-point range, UAB’s opponent shot 40%, making 11 of their 27 attempts. The Blazers also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. UAB did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.

Will Louisiana-Lafayette Make it Happen at Home?

Louisiana-Lafayette dropped their home game to George Washington, 83-74, on Saturday, November 23rd. The Ragin’ Cajuns were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette put up 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points. The combined points for the game were 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.

In their last game, the Ragin’ Cajuns put up 74 points, shooting 40% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range (6/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws (20/30).

Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Darren Buchanan Jr. added 17 points and 10 boards. Trey Autry was perfect from deep, hitting 3/3 from beyond the arc in just 16 minutes of play.

Despite giving up 83 points, Louisiana-Lafayette held their opponent to 40% shooting overall, with 24 made field goals on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 46%, converting 18 of 39 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Louisiana-Lafayette’s defense limited their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 20, shooting 66%. The Ragin’ Cajuns allowed 11 offensive rebounds.