<p>Planning on watching today's Ragin' Cajuns and Panthers game? Catch the action at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Louisiana-Lafayette.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Louisiana-Lafayette Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Ragin' Cajuns improved to 3-10 on the season with a 71-68 road win over Coastal Carolina on Thursday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Louisiana-Lafayette not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 34-27 at halftime, the Cajuns turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 44-34. The total points for the game hit 139, just over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Louisiana-Lafayette's offense put up 71 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. Their two-point shooting was strong at 58.8%, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 20 attempts (25%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 20 shots, good for 80%.</p> <p>Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 13 from the field. Rasheed Jones added 19 points, hitting 2 of 7 from three, while Michael Thomas contributed 16 points and 4 assists, shooting 6 of 9 overall. The Ragin' Cajuns finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.</p><p>Even though Louisiana-Lafayette gave up 68 points, they managed to keep the other team’s three-point shooting in check, allowing just 6 threes on 20 attempts for a 30% rate. However, they struggled to defend inside, with the opponent hitting 59% of their two-point shots, going 16/27 from inside the arc.</p> <p>The Ragin' Cajuns sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 85% from the stripe. Louisiana-Lafayette also allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Panthers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season struggles continued with a 77-51 loss to South Alabama on Thursday, dropping their record to 3-10. The Panthers were +4.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 33-30 at halftime, Georgia State’s offense faltered in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 44.</p><p>Georgia State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 51 points on 36% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44%, and they hit only 27.3% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-33 from beyond the arc. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 6 of 14 attempts, a 42.9% rate.</p> <p>Barry Dunning Jr. led the Panthers with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% from the field. Judah Brown and Toneari Lane each knocked down 5 threes, with Brown hitting 55.6% from deep. JJ Wheat was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 1-for-1 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 77 points, Georgia State's defense held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, with 18 made field goals on 50 attempts. They allowed 9 two-point baskets on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia State's defense gave up 9 three-pointers on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 27% from deep. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 42%.</p>

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