Arkansas State (6-4) vs Louisiana-Monroe (5-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Centennial Bank Stadium)
Betting Odds: Arkansas State -2.5 / Louisiana-Monroe +2.5 --- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Arkansas State Red Wolves meet in week 13 college football action from Jordan Hare Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisiana-Monroe vs. Auburn prediction.
Louisiana-Monroe Recap
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks come into this one looking to rebound after a 48-14 loss to Auburn last time out, dropping to 5-5 on the year. After this game, ULM will finish their season at home against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
Warhawks Drop 4th Straight
Aidan Armenta has thrown for 987 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 56.9% passing and General Booty has thrown for 306 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 52.8% passing while Ahmad Hardy has rushed for 975 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the Warhawks on the ground. Taven Curry has 153 rushing yards and James Jones has 331 rushing yards and a touchdown while Jake Godfrey has 201 receiving yards and Davon Wells has a team-high 25 catches for 238 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, Wydett Williams Jr. has a team-high 87 total tackles and 3 interceptions and Billy Pullen has a team-high 5 sacks as well on the year. As a unit, Louisiana-Monroe has combined for 17 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Arkansas State has lost five of its last six November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arkansas State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Arkansas State's last six games at Centennial Bank Stadium.
Arkansas State Recap
The Arkansas State Red Wolves come into this one looking to keep the ball rolling after a 27-20 win over Georgia State to improve to 6-4 on the year. After this game, Arkansas State will welcome Old Dominion to town as A-State commemorates Senior Day.
Red Wolves Clinch Bowl Game
Jaylen Raynor has thrown for 2,131 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 61.3% passing while Ja’Quez Cross has rushed for 543 yards and Zak Wallace has added 403 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns as well this season. Corey Rucker has 54 receptions for 782 yards and 3 touchdowns while Courtney Jackson has logged 341 receiving yards as well this season. Two more Red Wolves have 200+ receiving yards and another three have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Marvin Ham has a team-high 75 total tackles including 38 solo tackles while Trevian Thomas has a team-high 4 interceptions and Jayden Jones has a team-high 4 sacks. As a unit, Arkansas State’s defense has combined for 14 sacks and 13 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Arkansas State Red Wolves will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine games in November.
- Arkansas State has won each of its last six games at Centennial Bank Stadium.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in eight of the last 10 games between Louisiana-Monroe and Arkansas State.
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Arkansas State Prediction
I’m with Arkansas State here. You have to go back to 2009 for ULM’s last win in this head-to-head series, and while ULM is still fighting for bowl eligibility, Arkansas State still has an outside path to make the Sun Belt title game if a lot of bounces break their way. Either way, the history in this matchup is too much to ignore, so I’ll side with A-State here.
Chris’s Pick Arkansas State -2.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
