Louisiana-Monroe (1-0) vs UAB (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm (JPS Field at James L. Malone Stadium)
Betting Odds: Louisiana-Monroe +13 / UAB -13 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The UAB Blazers and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks meet in week 2 college football action from Malone Stadium on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UAB vs. Louisiana-Monroe prediction.
UAB Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this one looking to build on their season-opening 41-3 win over Alcorn State last time out. After this game, UAB will head out on the road to square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville.
Blazers Do It All Vs. Alcorn State
Jacob Zeno threw for 215 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception on 23 of 32 passing while Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries. Isaiah Jacobs added 58 rushing yards on 12 carries and Armoni Goodwin added 48 rushing yards while Solomon Beebe, Lee Witherspoon, and the aforementioned Zeno each contributed 35+ rushing yards as well in the win. Kam Shanks led UAB’s receivers with 6 grabs for 73 yards while Amare Thomas and Brandon Hawkins Jr. each had a TD grab as well in the win. On defense, Chris Bracy led the Blazers with 8 total tackles while the Blazers combined for 5 sacks as a team in the winning effort. Shanks also added a punt return TD as well in the win for UAB.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won 11 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 12 games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of UAB's last seven games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Louisiana-Monroe Recap
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks come into this one looking to build on their season-opening 30-14 victory over Jackson State last time out. Following this game, the Warhawks will have a bye week before heading to Austin to battle the Texas Longhorns.
ULM Shows Balanced Effort Vs. Jackson State
General Booty threw for 104 yards and a touchdown on 10 of 14 passing while Aidan Armenta’s lone pass went for 28 yards and a TD as well. Ahmad Hardy led the Warhawks with 103 rushing yards and a score while James Jones chipped in 54 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground as well. Javon Campbell and Davon Wells each chipped in a receiving TD and 4 receptions with Campbell posting a team-high 83 receiving yards. On defense, Wydett Williams Jr. posted an interception for the Warhawks’ defensive unit in the victory.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has won each of its last six home games against non-conference opponents.
- UAB has lost each of its last six road games.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of UAB's last eight games.
UAB vs. Louisiana-Monroe Prediction
I’m backing the over in this one. One win over Jackson State doesn’t sell me that the Warhawks' defense is any better than their sieve of defense from last year. UAB still has competent quarterback play from Zeno, and I think he can pick apart this ULM defense. On the other side, I still think the Warhawks have slightly improved offensively to the point that they can put up some points against UAB. I think the Blazers cover but laying two scores on the road with the Blazers doesn’t sit right with me for some reason. Give me the over as the alternative.
Chris’s Pick Over 53.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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