Who's Playing

Jackson State @ Louisiana

Current Records: Jackson State 0-5; Louisiana 3-2

What to Know

The Jackson State Tigers will take on the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at noon ET Saturday at Cajun Dome. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

It looks like Jackson State got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They were pulverized by the Indiana Hoosiers 70-35 on Tuesday. Gabe Watson (14 points) was the top scorer for the Tigers.

As for Louisiana, it looks like they got the smaller half of the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner. They took a 93-79 bruising from the Marshall Thundering Herd on Tuesday.

Jackson State have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 14 point spread they are up against. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Tuesday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The losses put Jackson State at 0-5 and Louisiana at 3-2. A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Tigers are 354th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 56 on average. The Ragin Cajuns have experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 37.50% percent of their shots, which is the eighth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cajun Dome -- Lafayette, Louisiana
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Ragin Cajuns are a big 14-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Ragin Cajuns as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.

Injury Report for Louisiana

  • Brayan Au: Game-Time Decision (Knee)

Injury Report for Jackson State

  • Gabe Watson: Out (Not Injury Related)