Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Texas State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Louisiana
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Texas State / Louisiana TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas State Bobcats visit Cajundome to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Lafayette, LA, LA, USA.

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

The Texas State vs. Louisiana Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Texas State vs. Louisiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas State-5.5 -118O 144.5 -115-275
Louisiana +5.5 -102U 144.5 -105+220

Texas State vs Louisiana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas State vs Louisiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas State will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+11.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+5.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+11.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.82 Units / 17% ROI)

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.53% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 5.79% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 29.41% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -37.97% ROI

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 6-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -17.63% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -26.13% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.75% ROI

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (324/424) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 65.9 points per game (1,253 points/19 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 72.4

Louisiana has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,253 points/1,099 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Louisiana has a TS% of 44% this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana has averaged 10.9 assists per game (207 assists/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (144/395) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 32%

Texas State averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (795 rebounds/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Texas State stole the ball 245 times last season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams

Texas State has allowed 7.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (390 rebounds/19 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Louisiana has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (390 rebounds/19 games) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Louisiana has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,099 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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