Bowling Green Falcons (16-7) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (15-9)
February 11, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -7.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Bowling Green Falcons will play the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the MAC-SBC Challenge on Sunday afternoon at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. Bowling Green has won two of their last three games, while Louisiana has won seven of their last eight. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Bowling Green vs Louisiana prediction.
Bowling Green Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons are 16-7 (7-4) this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 87-73 in their last game. Bowling Green led 34-26 at halftime and they scored 53 points in the second half in the win. The Falcons shot 54.1% from the field and were +5 in rebounding margin in the game. Bowling Green lost to Central Michigan by a score of 77-76 in the game prior to Buffalo, but they did beat Ball State before that. The Falcons are scoring 77.2 points per game with 38 rebounds per game and 12.1 assists per game, while giving up 72 points against per game this year. Marcus Hill is averaging 21.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Bowling Green is shooting 44.6% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season.
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Louisiana Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are 15-9 (8-4) this season after they lost to Georgia State by a score of 78-69 in their last game. Louisiana led 39-30 at halftime, but they allowed 48 points in the second half for the loss. The Ragin’ Cajuns shot 37.3% from the field and made 17 free throws in the game. Louisiana had won their previous seven games, scoring at least 80 points in six of them. The Ragin’ Cajuns are scoring 77.3 points per game with 34.2 rebounds per game and 13 assists per game, while allowing 71.2 points against per game this season. Kobe Julien is averaging 18.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Louisiana is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year.
Bowling Green vs Louisiana Betting Prediction
Louisiana is coming off of a loss in their last game, but they have played very well over their last eight games and they are 9-2 at home. The Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 46.2% from the field and they have scored at least 80 points in six of their last eight games. Bowling Green has won two of their last three games and they are towards the top of the MAC standings, but they are only shooting 44.6% from the field. The Falcons are 4-3 on the road, but they have had some defensive issues in recent games. Louisiana is playing at a very high level on offense right now and I think they are going to win this game easily. Take the Ragin’ Cajuns here.
