College hoops betting interest focuses on the Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks battle Thursday 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 -10.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 5-7 so far on the season, and 3-5 ATS vs the number. The Appalachian State Mountaineers, meanwhile, are 2-9 and 6-3 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Louisiana-Monroe go 5-3 and the Appalachian State Mountaineers go 5-4 on betting totals.
The Warhawks - Mountaineers odds would favor the Mountaineers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Louisiana-Monroe is rated No. 276 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Appalachian State is at No. 182.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Louisiana-Monroe's No. 74-rated squad against Appalachian State's No. 228-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Louisiana-Monroe rates No. 245 in the country with 4.83 per game, while their foes tonight, the Appalachian State Mountaineers rank No. 66 nationally with 8.09 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Appalachian State was run off the court by the Tar Heels on Monday as North Carolina routed them 94-70 at Dean Smith Center.
The Warhawks got 16 points from Majok Deng, but it was Hampton that prevailed in a 75-64 final on Wednesday at Orleans Arena.
- Appalachian State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Appalachian State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Louisiana-Monroe is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, January 2nd
Louisiana-Monroe at Arkansas State, Thursday, January 7th
