Even in the absence of Quinn Ewers, Texas (-44.5) hasn't wavered as massive favorites in Week 4's matchup with Louisiana-Monroe. The Longhorns have been steamrolling opponents, maintaining a spotless betting record through three weeks.
Riding a nine game win streak at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and watching Arch Manning take over the reins with ease last week, I'm all in on Texas to cover its biggest spread of the season thus far.
UL Monroe vs Texas Odds
Matchup Page: UL Monroe vs Texas, 8:00 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks | +44.5 (-110) | - | OVER 52.5 (-110) |
| Texas Longhorns | -44.5 (-110) | - | UNDER 52.5 (-110) |
Odds as of September 18 at FanDuel
UL Monroe vs Texas Picks – Week 4
It's not very often I'm this confident with a second-stringer quarterback starting. As of Thursday, Arch Manning will get the nod for Saturday night -- and I'm okay with that!
When the freshman relived Ewers last week, he completed 75% of passes for 223 yards, hitting the endzone four times and rushing a score in himself. Might I mention, all of those stats were collected through a little less than three quarters.
We've all been eager to see what the youngest Manning has to offer since he first committed to the Longhorns. Now, he has his first true opportunity to show us what skills live in his bloodline.
UL Monroe is undefeated through two outings this year, though UAB and Jackson State couldn't reach Texas' calibre even in their fantasies. The Longhorns have defeated their last 15 non-AP-ranked opponents and this meeting will be no exception.
UL Monroe vs Texas Week 4 Pick: Texas -44.5 (-110)
*pick made as of Wednesday, September 18 at 9:45 am ET
UL Monroe vs Texas News
Quinn Ewers has been ruled out ahead of this week's meeting with the Warhawks, giving him a week to recover. According to head coach Steve Sarkisian, the junior suffered an abdominal strain in the second quarter of Week 3's outing against UTSA. It was a no contact injury, with Ewers feeling a pull after throwing a deep pass in the game. He isn't expected to be sidelined for long.
UL Monroe vs Texas Prop Pick: Longhorns -24.5 First Half (-130)
Texas has made sure not to take its foot off the gas, even against competitors who may not be viewed as the biggest threats. Take their outings with UTSA and Colorado State, the Longhorns wasted no time painting the scoreboard, leading by 28-points or more by halftime in both those occasions.
UL Monroe vs Texas Betting Trends
- Texas are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 15 games against SEC opponents
- Louisiana-Monroe are 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road
