South Alabama takes to the basketball court against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, hoping to send the Warhawks to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The South Alabama Jaguars were listed as 7.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks sit at 7-11 (6-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the South Alabama Jaguars are currently 7-11 (7-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Louisiana-Monroe is 6-8 OU, and South Alabama is 7-9 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 273-rated Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the No. 240-ranked South Alabama Jaguars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and South Alabama is ranked No. 111 in NCAA basketball at 37.56 per game. Contrast that with Louisiana-Monroe's No. 97 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Louisiana-Monroe is the No. 232-ranked team in the country at 5.33 per game, while South Alabama rates No. 170 at 6.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Alabama got 16 points from Ken Williams but lost anyway, 92-82, to Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday at Cajundome.
Majok Deng poured in a team-high 33 points for Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday, as they defeated Troy 85-74 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama at Troy, Tuesday, January 26th
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas-Arlington, Thursday, January 28th