Louisiana vs South Alabama Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 3/6/23
South Alabama Jaguars (19-15) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (25-7)
March 6, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns PK / South Alabama Jaguars PK ; Over/Under:
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The South Alabama Jaguars and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Monday in Sun Belt Tournament college basketball action from Pensacola Bay Center. South Alabama enters this one at 19-15 overall. The Jaguars beat James Madison in their tournament matchup on Sunday. As for Louisiana, they’re 25-7 after a win over Texas State in their last tournament game. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.
South Alabama Jaguars
South Alabama went a sketchy 11-13 over their first 24 games this year. The Jaguars finished off the regular season with a 5-2 run, beating App State, Hartford, Southern Miss, LA-Monroe and Texas State in that time. South Alabama took out App State and Southern Miss in their first pair of tournament outings.
In game three of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, the Jaguars jumped out to a 38-31 halftime edge. South Alabama kept the pressure up on a 37-35 second-half advantage and won it 75-66. Leading the way was Isaiah Moore with 18 points and five rebounds.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Over on the Cajuns’ side, they started out the season on a 20-6 run. Louisiana closed things off with a 3-1 stretch featuring wins over LA-Monroe, Arkansas State and South Alabama. The Cajuns would then take out Georgia Southern 67-49 on Saturday.
In the Sunday tournament matchup versus Texas State, the Cajuns hit a 34-25 run in the first half. Louisiana was outscored 33-30 from there but still won 64-58. Leading team scorer Jordan Brown finished on 18 points and six rebounds.
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I might take a stab on South Alabama in this one. The Jaguars are playing great basketball since late January or so, and they’re on an 11-2 run over the last 13 games. South Alabama has scored 68 points in each of their three tournament matchups and looking formidable along the way. These teams have played twice already this year, with Louisiana taking the victory both times. The first was a 79-76 road victory on January 14, then the Cajuns won 74-64 in the February 24 game at the Cajundome. This third meeting should be another close and competitive game, and I like the Jaguars enough to try them on a cover/win in a fun matchup.
