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Ragin' Cajuns vs. Monarchs: A Conference Clash
16 Feb
Summary
- Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns face Old Dominion Monarchs Monday.
- Louisiana lost to Coastal Carolina; Old Dominion beat Georgia State.
- Old Dominion is a 6.5-point favorite with a 135.5 point total.
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will face the Old Dominion Monarchs in a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Monday. This game follows contrasting results for both teams in their most recent contests.
Louisiana is coming off a 69-65 defeat to Coastal Carolina on Thursday. They currently hold a 9-17 overall record, with a 6-7 conference standing, placing them 10th in the league. The Ragin' Cajuns have struggled on the road, holding a 3-10 record away from home this season.
Old Dominion, with a 9-18 record and a 5-9 Sun Belt Conference record, sits 13th in the league. They are coming off a decisive 78-55 victory over Georgia State on Saturday. The Monarchs have also found winning difficult at home, with a 3-8 record on their court.
The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Old Dominion has a historical edge in the series, leading 3-1. Their most recent meeting on January 9, 2025, resulted in a 71-60 win for Old Dominion.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Old Dominion is a 6.5-point favorite, with the total points scored projected at 135.5. Sports betting insights from the SportsLine Projection Model suggest the over is likely, as it has hit in four of Louisiana's last six games and six of Old Dominion's last nine. The model projects three Ragin' Cajuns players to score 10.6 points or more, with Dorian Finister expected to lead with 15.1 points. Conversely, the Monarchs are projected to have five players score over 12.3 points, spearheaded by Stephaun Walker's anticipated 18.4 points. The model's simulations indicate the over will be cleared in well over 50% of outcomes, and one side of the spread is also predicted to hit more than 50% of the time.
