Old Dominion vs Louisiana-Lafayette Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

The Old Dominion Monarchs are heading to the Cajundome on Thursday, where they will face the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Monarchs have posted a 6-9 record which places them fifth in the Sun Belt. After suffering a loss to Arkansas State on Thursday, the Monarchs would bounce back with a 74-71 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday. Sean Durugordon put up 16 points and 9 rebounds in this game, while Jaden Johnson added 7 points and 9 assists. The Monarchs have struggled to score the ball at just 69.5 points per game on 40.7% shooting from the field.

The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns now sit sixth in the Sun Belt, coming into this game with a 4-11 record through 15 games. Louisiana has dropped 7 of their last 10 games, most recently suffering a 94-70 loss to Georgia State on Saturday. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil put up a team-high 17 points and 9 rebounds in this one, while Kentrell Garnett added 13 points. The Ragin Cajuns are scoring just 66.3 points per game on 40.9% shooting from the field and 30.3% from three. Louisiana has been even worse defensively, ranking 345th in the NCAA with a 114.9 defensive rating.

The Old Dominion Monarchs are hoping to build off a win over Southern Miss, while Louisiana comes into this game with major struggles. With the Monarchs being the better defensive team, expect them to pick up the win in this game. Final score prediction, Monarchs win 71-66.