Thursday’s contest that pits the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-11, 2-1 Sun Belt) versus 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) in favor of Louisiana, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. 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 versus 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’s record against the spread so far this season is 4-10-0, and Old Dominion’s is 6-7-0. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 7-7-0 and the Monarchs are 6-7-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 135.8 points per game combined, 9.7 less than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Louisiana is 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall while Old Dominion has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns average 66.3 points per game (337th in college basketball) while allowing 76.5 per contest (303rd in college basketball). They have a -153 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 10.2 points per game.
• Louisiana pulls down 26.6 rebounds per game (357th in college basketball) while conceding 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’ 87.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 332nd 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, 305th in college basketball, while allowing 74.9 per contest, 274th in college basketball) and have a -82 scoring differential.
• Old Dominion grabs 35.4 rebounds per game (61st in college basketball) while conceding 34.3 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.1 boards per game.
• 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 outing its opponents make, shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc.
• Old Dominion has committed 2.2 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.5 (268th in college basketball) while forcing 10.3 (306th in college basketball).

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