South Alabama (3-4) vs Louisiana-Monroe (5-1)
Game Info: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Hancock Whitney Stadium)
Betting Odds: South Alabama -7.5 / Louisiana-Monroe +7.5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The UL Monroe Warhawks and South Alabama Jaguars meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Here’s a Louisiana-Monroe vs South Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana-Monroe vs South Alabama Pick.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks beat James Madison and Southern Miss, and they play Marshall next. The UL Monroe Warhawks have lost 7 of their last 8 road games. Aidan Armenta is completing 59.7 percent of his passes for 481 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jake Godfrey and Davon Wells have combined for 299 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Javon Campbell has 6 receptions.
The UL Monroe Warhawks ground game is averaging 156.3 yards per contest, and Ahmad Hardy leads the way with 500 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing 20 points and 341.3 yards per game. Carl Glass Jr. leads the UL Monroe Warhawks with 48 tackles, Billy Pullen has 4 sacks and Wydett Williams Jr. has 3 interceptions.
South Alabama Jaguars Betting Preview
The South Alabama Jaguars lost to Arkansas State, beat Troy, and they play Georgia Southern next. South Alabama has won 4 of its last 6 home games. Gio Lopez is completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 1,466 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jamaal Pritchett and Jeremiah Webb have combined for 827 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Devin Voisin has 19 receptions.
The South Alabama Jaguars ground game is averaging 198.6 yards per contest, and Fluff Bothwell leads the way with 459 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, South Alabama is allowing 24.6 points and 403.7 yards per game. Blayne Myrick leads the South Alabama Jaguars with 51 tackles, Courtney McBride Jr. has 3 sacks and Jaden Voisin has 3 interceptions.
Why the South Alabama Jaguars will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last eight October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Alabama has won six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of South Alabama's last six games.
- South Alabama has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Alabama's last four home games against conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Louisiana-Monroe's last seven October games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Alabama ranks 9th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (28.6).
- South Alabama ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.9).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (123.5).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 130th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (279.8).
Louisiana-Monroe vs South Alabama Prediction
The South Alabama Jaguars have been hit or miss offensively in their last few games, and they're still a mess defensively. South Alabama is 105th in total defense and 129th in passing defense. The UL Monroe Warhawks have offensive issues, but they've still managed to cover 5 of their 6 games, and they get after it defensively. UL Monroe is 3-1 ATS this season as an underdog, and all 3 of those covers were outright victories. The hook could be key for us. Give me the points with UL Monroe on the road.
Randy’s Pick Louisiana-Monroe +7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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