Arkansas State vs. Louisiana betting: College basketball preview for February 26

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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (11-18, 8-8 Sun Belt) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (20-9, 11-5 Sun Belt) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Cajundome as big, 11.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 148.5 points.

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Arkansas State vs. Louisiana betting lines

  • Arkansas State moneyline odds to win: -813
  • Louisiana moneyline odds to win: +553
  • Spread: Arkansas State (-11.5)
  • Total: 148.5

Arkansas State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Arkansas State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered nine times in 14 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 11 opportunities in road games.
  • The Red Wolves have eclipsed the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 14 home matchups (35.7%). On the road, they have hit the over in five of 11 games (45.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Arkansas State has won a higher percentage of its home games (.857) compared to road games (.600).

Recent trends

  • The Red Wolves have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 78.0 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.7 points fewer than the 78.7 they’ve scored this season.
  • Arkansas State has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 68.3 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 69.5 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
  • During their past 10 contests, the Red Wolves are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.0 compared to 9.3 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (33.5% compared to 32.2% season-long).

Arkansas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-11-1 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 7-3-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 12-10-0; As Underdog: 4-1-1)
  • O-U-P: 12-16-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-6 (Home: 12-2; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.6 (300th in nation) 40.1 (23rd) 37.7 (sixth) 34.6 (342nd) 13.9 (155th) 10.0 (62nd)

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Louisiana statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Louisiana has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 5-10-0 record) than on the road (.700, 7-3-0).
  • In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ games have finished above the over/under at home (26.7%, four of 15) than on the road (40%, four of 10).
  • The Ragin’ Cajuns, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (2-7) than on the road (4-4) this year.

Recent trends

  • The Ragin’ Cajuns have played better offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 67.8 points per contest, 1.2 more than their season average of 66.6.
  • Louisiana is surrendering 69.7 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 3.6 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (73.3).
  • In their previous 10 games, the Ragin’ Cajuns are sinking 6.9 three-pointers per contest, the same number as their season average. They own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.7%) compared to their season average (31.7%).

Louisiana betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-16-0 (Home: 5-10-0; Away: 7-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 9-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 4-11-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-14 (Home: 2-7; Away: 4-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.3 (354th in nation) 45.7 (289th) 27.6 (349th) 34.8 (346th) 10.4 (356th) 10.1 (70th)
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