Who’s Playing
South Alabama @ Louisiana
Current Records: South Alabama 12-5; Louisiana 8-7
What to Know
After two games on the road, the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns are heading back home. The Ragin Cajuns and the South Alabama Jaguars will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Cajundome. South Alabama should still be riding high after a victory, while Louisiana will be looking to get back in the win column.
It was close but no cigar for Louisiana as they fell 72-68 to the Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Southern Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday South Alabama proved too difficult a challenge. South Alabama managed a 73-67 win over the Eagles.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Ragin Cajuns are expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (4-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Louisiana didn’t have too much trouble with the Jaguars when the two teams previously met in March of last year as they won 79-68. Louisiana’s win shoved South Alabama out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Cajundome — Lafayette, Louisiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Ragin Cajuns are a slight 2-point favorite against the Jaguars, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Ragin Cajuns as a 2.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Louisiana have won seven out of their last 11 games against South Alabama.
- Mar 06, 2021 – Louisiana 79 vs. South Alabama 68
- Feb 13, 2020 – South Alabama 78 vs. Louisiana 75
- Jan 02, 2020 – South Alabama 60 vs. Louisiana 57
- Mar 14, 2019 – South Alabama 70 vs. Louisiana 69
- Jan 24, 2019 – Louisiana 88 vs. South Alabama 84
- Feb 24, 2018 – Louisiana 88 vs. South Alabama 71
- Jan 25, 2018 – Louisiana 76 vs. South Alabama 57
- Feb 13, 2017 – Louisiana 87 vs. South Alabama 61
- Mar 11, 2016 – Louisiana 90 vs. South Alabama 68
- Feb 27, 2016 – South Alabama 83 vs. Louisiana 70
- Jan 21, 2016 – Louisiana 92 vs. South Alabama 82
Injury Report for Louisiana
- Theo Akwuba: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for South Alabama
No Injury Information
