South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the South Alabama Jaguars will face off against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns on January 17th, 2026. South Alabama comes into the game with a relatively strong recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Louisiana-Lafayette has struggled as of late, only managing to secure 1 win in their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers have installed South Alabama as the favorites with odds of 1.2, while Louisiana-Lafayette is the underdog at 3.82. Tactical strengths could play a crucial role in this contest, with South Alabama looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage and recent success. However, Louisiana-Lafayette will likely adjust their game plan to counter their opponent’s strengths and exploit any weaknesses.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with differing recent form. While South Alabama holds the edge on paper, anything can happen in college basketball, and Louisiana-Lafayette will be eager to prove themselves on the court. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform under pressure in this highly anticipated showdown.

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South Alabama
80.3%

Louisiana-Lafayette
19.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.2		3.82
	1.15		5.75

Latest Results

15.01.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Arkansas State Red Wolves basketball – 91:87 OT
10.01.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Georgia Southern Eagles basketball – 87:71
03.01.26 Troy Trojans basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 59:49
31.12.25 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 58:63
20.12.25 Texas State Bobcats basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 67:65

14.01.26 Texas State Bobcats basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 59:54
10.01.26 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – Troy Trojans basketball – 70:90
08.01.26 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks basketball – 85:79
03.01.26 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball – 67:74
31.12.25 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 58:63

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, South Alabama won 3.

In recent matches, South Alabama has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Louisiana-Lafayette is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Louisiana-Lafayette may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Louisiana-Lafayette has had a series of home games.

In this match, South Alabama is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, South Alabama won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 1394:1491. (average 69.7:74.6).

Including home matches between the teams, South Alabama won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 452:442. (average 75.3:73.7).

Latest Head To Head

31.12.25 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 58:63
28.02.25 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 65:42
01.02.25 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 58:62 OT
03.02.24 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 80:60
20.01.24 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 79:88

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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