Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Picks and Prediction for Tuesday March 3 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/03/2026, 12:40 AM ET

The Georgia State Panthers face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM, and the game will be televised on ESPN+. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. For more analysis on tonight’s college hoops slate, be sure to check out our latest free college basketball picks for additional expert insights.

Panthers Searching for Stability

Georgia State enters this matchup at 10-21 overall and 7-11 in Sun Belt play. The Panthers have struggled recently, losing to Old Dominion 81-73, Coastal Carolina 76-71, and James Madison 80-65. They did earn a narrow 66-64 win over Georgia Southern but also fell 78-55 at Old Dominion. Defensive lapses have been a recurring theme during this stretch.

Offensively, Georgia State is averaging 70.3 points per game while allowing 74.4 points per contest. They are shooting just 38% from the field, which has limited their ability to consistently generate offense. The Panthers average 35.3 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game, showing effort on the glass but inconsistency in ball movement.

Defensively, Georgia State averages 6.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per contest, indicating some disruptive potential. However, their shooting struggles and inconsistent half-court execution have made it difficult to sustain momentum in conference play.

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Cajuns Hoping to Rebound

Louisiana comes into this game at 10-21 overall and 7-11 in the Sun Belt. The Ragin’ Cajuns recently lost to Arkansas State 81-58 and Troy 78-59 but earned a 67-54 win over Texas State. They also fell to Arkansas State 79-62 and Old Dominion 83-72. Like Georgia State, consistency has been a challenge.

The Cajuns are averaging just 62.7 points per game while allowing 70.0 points per contest. They shoot 40% from the field and collect 30.3 rebounds per game. Louisiana averages 10.5 assists per contest, which highlights limited offensive fluidity.

On defense, Louisiana averages 5.6 steals and 3.5 blocks per game. Their shot-blocking ability stands out statistically, but their offensive limitations often put pressure on their defense to be nearly perfect.

Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Pick

Pick: Georgia State Panthers - Spread

Georgia State has shown slightly more offensive capability, averaging over seven more points per game than Louisiana. With stronger rebounding numbers and a bit more scoring depth, I believe the Panthers can control this matchup and cover the spread.

Georgia State Panthers vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Total Pick

Pick: Under (if total is set at 135 or higher)

Both teams have struggled offensively, particularly Louisiana, which averages just 62.7 points per game. With inconsistent shooting and recent low-scoring performances, I expect a slower tempo and fewer scoring runs. I’m leaning toward the under in this matchup.

Final Score Prediction: Georgia State 69, Louisiana 62

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