The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks host South Alabama on Saturday, looking to build on their 8-11 mark against the 11-10 Jaguars in college basketball betting action at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks were listed as -1-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
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 13-4 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 4-7 ATS. South Alabama Jaguars are 8-8-1 on betting the total; Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are 6-5.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks rated this week at No. 290 and the South Alabama Jaguars sitting at No. 152.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Louisiana-Monroe's No. 220-rated squad against South Alabama's No. 115-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Louisiana-Monroe rates No. 69 in the country with 8.74 per game, while their foes tonight, the South Alabama Jaguars rank No. 139 nationally with 7.62 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Alabama suffered a 76-57 loss against Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday, getting 16 points from Trhae Mitchell in a losing effort at Cajundome.
The Warhawks got 22 points from Michael Ertel as Louisiana-Monroe ran past Troy 76-71 on Thursday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
South Alabama at Troy, Saturday, February 3rd
Louisiana-Monroe at Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, February 3rd