Louisiana-Monroe looks to cover the Warhawks-Jaguars pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 7-17 mark when they host South Alabama in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks betting line as -1-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Alabama Jaguars will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 9-10 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 9-8 ATS. South Alabama Jaguars are 10-9 on betting the total; Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 5-11-1.
The Warhawks - Jaguars odds would favor the Jaguars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Louisiana-Monroe is rated No. 276 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Alabama is at No. 155.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Louisiana-Monroe has the nation's No. 246-rated offensive output, at 66.08 PPG. The visiting South Alabama Jaguars defense ranks No. 115 allowing on average 70.83 PPG. The Warhawks FG% has averaged 42.03% so far, less than the Louisiana-Monroe Jaguars marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.74% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Alabama earned a 76-71 victory over Troy on Saturday, getting 18 points from Ken Williams at Trojan Arena.
Nick Coppola scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Warhawks to a win (they lost 69-55 to Georgia State at GSU Sports Arena on Monday).
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama at Louisiana-Lafayette, Monday, February 13th
Louisiana-Monroe at Troy, Monday, February 13th