Thursday’s contest at Trojan Arena has the Troy Trojans (17-9, 10-4 Sun Belt) matching up with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (9-18, 6-8 Sun Belt) at 7:00 PM ET. Our computer prediction is a one-sided 76-62 win, as our model heavily favors Troy.

According to our computer prediction, Louisiana is projected to cover the point spread (15.5) versus Troy. The two teams are projected to exceed the 137.5 over/under.

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Troy vs. Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Troy, Alabama
• Venue: Trojan Arena
• Line: Troy -15.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): Troy -2083, Louisiana +1000

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Troy vs. Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Troy 76, Louisiana 62

Spread & Total Prediction for Troy vs. Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Louisiana (+15.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

Troy has gone 14-10-0 against the spread, while Louisiana’s ATS record this season is 10-16-0. A total of eight out of the Trojans’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 10 of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ games have gone over. The two teams combine to score 139.4 points per game, 1.9 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Troy has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Louisiana has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans have a +200 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.6 points per game. They’re putting up 72.8 points per game to rank 224th in college basketball and are allowing 65.2 per outing to rank 27th in college basketball.
• Troy pulls down 34.7 rebounds per game (57th in college basketball) while conceding 28.7 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.0 boards per game.
• Troy knocks down 7.7 three-pointers per game (174th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7. It shoots 30% from deep while its opponents hit 32.7% from long range.
• The Trojans rank 241st in college basketball with 93.6 points scored per 100 possessions, and 14th in college basketball defensively with 83.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Troy has committed 13.5 turnovers per game (336th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.4 (48th in college basketball).

Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Ragin’ Cajuns put up 66.6 points per game (342nd in college basketball) while allowing 74 per outing (250th in college basketball). They have a -200 scoring differential and have been outscored by 7.4 points per game.
• Louisiana averages 27.6 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) while allowing 34.6 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by seven boards per game.
• Louisiana connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (262nd in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (308th in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 its opponents make, shooting 31.8% from deep.
• Louisiana has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.1 (68th in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (115th in college basketball).

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