The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Houston Cougars meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Fertitta Center. Here’s a Houston vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Louisiana-Lafayette Pick.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Kent State, beat UT Dallas, and they play Rice and Liberty next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 74 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 13 points and 1 assist, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 12.5 points and 1.5 rebounds. Koron Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Wright is grabbing 1 rebound. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Jackson State, lost to Auburn, and they play Hofstra and Alabama next. The Houston Cougars are averaging 83 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 57 points on 40.8 percent shooting. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.5 points and 0.5 rebounds, while J’Wan Roberts is averaging 13 points and 6.5 rebounds. Emanuel Sharp is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 51.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 23.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 48 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 34 night games at Fertitta Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (51.5%).
- Houston ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.0).
- Louisiana ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.43).
- Louisiana ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (20.0).
Houston vs Louisiana-Lafayette Prediction
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns didn’t look good in their only game against a Division One team, and they just lack the offensive firepower to compete against a team like Houston. Louisiana has failed to cover 6 of its last 8 games. The Houston Cougars are stacked, and they should have a fire in their belly after losing to Auburn. This game shouldn’t be close. Give me Houston and the chalk.