Wednesday’s game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-9, 0-0 Sun Belt) at Cajundome has a projected final score of 71-68 based on our computer prediction, with Appalachian State coming out on top. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on December 18.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Louisiana. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 135.5 total.

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Appalachian State vs. Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Venue: Cajundome
• Line: Appalachian State -2.5
• Point total: 135.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -140, Louisiana +116

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Appalachian State vs. Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 71, Louisiana 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (135.5)

Appalachian State’s record against the spread so far this season is 3-5-0, while Louisiana’s is 1-9-0. The Mountaineers have a 4-4-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Ragin’ Cajuns have a record of 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 137.7 points per game, 2.2 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers’ +70 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 71.4 points per game (272nd in college basketball) while giving up 64.4 per outing (34th in college basketball).
• Appalachian State grabs 37.2 rebounds per game (32nd in college basketball) while conceding 31.5 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.7 boards per game.
• Appalachian State knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (157th in college basketball), 1.4 more than its opponents (6.8). It is shooting 34.9% from deep (139th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 26.7%.
• The Mountaineers rank 265th in college basketball with 92.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 43rd in college basketball defensively with 83.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Appalachian State has lost the turnover battle by 2.8 turnovers per game, committing 12.4 (250th in college basketball play) while forcing 9.6 (335th in college basketball).

Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns are being outscored by 11.8 points per game, with a -130 scoring differential overall. They put up 66.3 points per game (330th in college basketball), and give up 78.1 per contest (323rd in college basketball).
• The 26.5 rebounds per game Louisiana accumulates rank 356th in college basketball, 9.0 fewer than the 35.5 its opponents pull down.
• Louisiana knocks down 6.9 three-pointers per game (267th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 31.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.5%.
• Louisiana has won the turnover battle by 2.2 per game, committing 11.1 (137th in college basketball) while forcing 13.3 (102nd in college basketball).

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