Louisiana at Little Rock 2/29/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Chris |

Last Updated: 02/28/2020 at 8:36 PM ET

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns hit the road for a matchup with the Little Rock Trojans.  The Ragin' Cajuns are (12-17), coming off a 77-74 win at home over Arkansas State.  The Trojans are (20-9), after beating UL-Monroe at home, 79-63. 

In the Ragin' Cajuns win over Arkansas State, Louisiana was guided throughout the game by Cedric Russell.  Russell collected 22 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals.  The Ragin' Cajuns converted on 42% from the floor and 28% from 3-point distance.  Louisiana was out rebounded, 36 to 27.  The Ragin' Cajuns allowed Arkansas State to shoot 495 from the floor, but did force 19 turnovers.  The 19 turnovers, allowed Louisiana to attempt 11 more shots from the floor. 

Louisiana has been led this season by Jalen Johnson.  Jonson is averaging 15.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.  Russell is collecting 13.6 points and 2.3 assists per contest.  The Ragin' Cajuns are registering just under 72 points and are shooting 41.3% from the floor on the season. 

In the Trojans win over UL-Monroe, Little Rock was led offensively by Markquis Nowell.  Nowell collected 32 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in the game.  Little Rock connected on 43% from the floor and 28% from 3-point range.  The Trojans played solid defense, holding UL-Monroe to just 36% from the floor.  Little Rock made 87% from the charity stripe, making 20 of 23.  The Trojans committed just 6 turnovers. 

Nowell has paced the Trojans this season, collecting 17.4 points and 5 assists per game.  Ruot Monyyong is averaging 12 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest.  Little Rock is recording 72.7 points, while making 47% from the floor on the year. 

The Trojans are recording 77.5 points at home, while the Ragin' Cajuns are allowing the identical number when on the road.  The Trojans have not had a great season on defense when at home, but Louisiana is registering the 321st worse field goal percentage in road games on offense.  Little Rock has won 8 of their last 10 matchups, while scoring over 80 points in 5 of those contests.  Louisiana has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games.  Little Rock is 12-2 at home, while Louisiana is just 3-10 on the road.  The Trojans have a good offense and are going up against a generous defense.  Final score prediction, Little Rock will win and cover easily ATS, 79-64. 

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