Louisiana vs South Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • South Alabama is a -9.5 point favorite vs Louisiana
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Louisiana / South Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns visit Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Mobile, AL.

South Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Louisiana vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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Louisiana vs. South Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Louisiana vs South Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana vs South Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 62.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 18 away games (+6.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.05 Units / -19.42% ROI).

  • 4-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -50.93% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.51% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 9.64% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.7% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (650 assists/ 434 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (461 assists/ 276 TOs) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Alabama has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (434 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.3

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (362 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Louisiana allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (156/575) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,026 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Louisiana averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (664 rebounds/33 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (650 assists/ 434 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Alabama had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (461 assists/ 276 TOs) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Alabama has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (434 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.3

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (362 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Louisiana allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (156/575) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,026 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Louisiana averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (664 rebounds/33 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.9


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