Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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  • Georgia Southern is a -5.5 point favorite vs Louisiana
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Louisiana / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns visit Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA, USA.

Georgia Southern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).

The Louisiana vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Louisiana vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana+5.5 -102O 145.5 -115+220
Georgia Southern -5.5 -118U 145.5 -105-275

Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Southern will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 12% ROI)

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 7-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -5.5% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -30.86% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 21.58% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -3.09% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.54% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.05 Units / -4.35% ROI

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 65.8 points per game (1,514 points/23 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2

Louisiana has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Louisiana has an eFG% of 46% this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Louisiana is shooting 40% (531/1,330) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (290 assists/ 317 TOs) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Georgia Southern had 16.9 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Georgia Southern shot 43% (799/1,853) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Georgia Southern has 17.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Louisiana has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Louisiana has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,175 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Louisiana has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,175 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Georgia Southern has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.34 points per shot (4,244 points/3,162 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23


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