Team	1	2	T
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns	44	42	86
Texas State	29	39	68

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Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Texas State Predictions January 17, 2024

Game time: January 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center — San Marcos, TX

Article updated Jan 17, 6:23 AM EST

No. 13 Auburn will be facing off against Vanderbilt in a basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Auburn holds a strong record of 14-2 SU and 10-5-1 ATS,

Game outlook

No. 13 Auburn will be facing off against Vanderbilt in a basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Auburn holds a strong record of 14-2 SU and 10-5-1 ATS, while Vanderbilt has struggled with a record of 5-11 SU and 7-9 ATS. Vanderbilt has not had a good start in the SEC, losing all three games so far, whereas Auburn and Alabama lead the conference with a 3-0 record. In their previous meeting last season, Vanderbilt emerged as the winner with a score of 67-65, despite being a 2.5-point underdog. The current betting favorite, Texas State, has opened at -1 and there has been no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Ragin Cajuns -105 | -115

Spread: Ragin Cajuns +1 (-110) | -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas State will win straight-up is 53%.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

Auburn's basketball team has exceeded expectations with a current nine-game winning streak, including three consecutive wins against Arkansas, Texas A&M, and LSU. They have been dominant in these victories, winning by an average of 22.4 points per game. Despite being outrebounded in their latest game against LSU, Auburn's strong defensive effort resulted in 24 points off turnovers. Chad Baker-Mazara led the team with 19 points and five steals. According to KenPom rankings, Auburn ranks 9th in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency and 6th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency, placing them 4th overall. Key players for Auburn include center Josh Broome and Jaylin Williams. Auburn's three-point shooting has been a weakness, ranking 204th in the nation. Defensively, they have performed well, allowing an average of 65.7 points per game and holding opponents to 37.9% shooting. Additionally, Auburn ranks 47th in rebound margin and fourth in assist/turnover ratio. On the other hand, Louisiana-Lafayette's basketball team has a power ranking of 126. Offensively, they score an average of 76.31 points per game, ranking 137th, and have a field goal percentage of 45.92%, ranked 124th. They also shoot 71.60% from the free-throw line and make 36.63% of their three-pointers, ranking 156th and 62nd, respectively. However, they struggle with rebounding, ranking 309th in the nation. Defensively, they allow opponents to score an average of 72.13 points per game, ranking 195th. Their opponents shoot 45.72% from the field and 70.24% from the free-throw line. Louisiana-Lafayette performs well defending three-pointers, allowing only 28.67% shooting. They average 35.63 defensive rebounds per game and have a turnover average of 15.50. *Hype intensifies* pic.twitter.com/YGz39PkKzV

Texas State Analysis

The Vanderbilt Commodores, led by former NBA star Jerry Stackhouse, have experienced disappointing results recently after losing two starters from last season's 22-15 team. They have suffered three consecutive losses and seven out of their last eight games, with their only win during this stretch coming against Dartmouth on December 30. The team has faced some injury issues, with forward Colin Smith out for the season due to an Achilles tear and guard Isaiah West not playing since December 23 because of a foot injury. Despite their struggles, the Commodores have been competitive in their recent games and have covered the spread in four out of their last five games. In their most recent game against Ole Miss, they lost 69-56. Head coach Jerry Stackhouse expressed dissatisfaction with how other programs, including Ole Miss and coach Chris Beard, utilize transfers to their advantage. Vanderbilt averages 68.1 points per game on 40.2% shooting and 28.9% from beyond the arc. Their overall ranking according to KenPom is 191st, with an adjusted offensive efficiency ranking of 210th. Defensively, they allow 71.7 points per game, with opponents shooting 43.7% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. Key players for the Commodores include Ezra Manjon, who leads the team with 16.3 points and 3.4 assists per game, and Tyrin Lawrence, who contributes 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. On the other hand, the Texas State Bobcats have a power ranking of 185 and an offense ranking of 282, scoring an average of 70.31 points per game. Defensively, they rank 174th, allowing an average of 71.38 points per game. Overall, the Bobcats have a record of 7-10, and they have covered the spread in 7 out of 8 games. In their last three matchups against Texas State, Louisiana-Lafayette went 0-3. The Bobcats shoot 44.30% from the field, 65.84% from the free-throw line, and 32.02% from three-point range. They average 37.19 rebounds, 13.13 offensive assists, and 13.69 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.19% from the field, 71.43% from the free

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Texas State Predictions January 17, 2024

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