College hoops betting interest focuses on the Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks battle Saturday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum as the Warhawks look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks betting line as -10-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 12-12 so far on the season, and 11-9 ATS vs the number. The Arkansas State Red Wolves, meanwhile, are 11-13 and 9-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Louisiana-Monroe go 11-9 and the Arkansas State Red Wolves go 12-7 on betting totals.
The Warhawks - Red Wolves odds would favor the Warhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Louisiana-Monroe is rated No. 115 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Arkansas State is at No. 293.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Louisiana-Monroe's No. 143 nationally ranked offense (73.25 points per game) against a Arkansas State Red Wolves defense that sits as the No. 197 at 74.88 PPG. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks have been averaging 45.91% from the field, more than the Red Wolves have managed so far this season (42.37% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Wolves got 21 points from Frederic Dure, but it was Louisiana-Lafayette that prevailed in a 83-73 final on Thursday at Cajundome.
Majok Deng scored 23 points leading the Warhawks to a 86-82 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock at Fant-Ewing Coliseum on Thursday.
Next Betting Matchups
Arkansas State at Georgia Southern, Thursday, February 18th
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas State, Thursday, February 18th