Louisiana vs South Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Louisiana (8-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Louisiana / South Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (8-8) visit Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (9-6) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Mobile, AL.

Louisiana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Louisiana vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisiana-1.5 +100O 148.5 -105-110
South Alabama +1.5 -120U 148.5 -115-110

Louisiana vs South Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana will win this college basketball game with 51.0% 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 Louisiana will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.75 Units / 62% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.30 Units / 20% ROI)

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -15.51% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.59% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -1.3% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.13% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.88% ROI

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana is shooting 37% from three (391/1,047) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana is shooting 37% from three (152/413) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,391 points/1,103 shots) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 6.6 offensive rebounds per game (349 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

South Alabama has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (130 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.6

South Alabama has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (512 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

South Alabama has a 25% free throw rate (785 free throw attempts/3,129 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 31%

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (382 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Louisiana has allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (85/314) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Louisiana has averaged 7.8 steals per game (404 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana has averaged 7.8 steals per game (404 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,300 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (500/1,103) this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

South Alabama has averaged 6.3 steals per game (333 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (298/983) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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