Louisiana-Monroe (3-5) vs Stephen F. Austin (4-3)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Fant-Ewing Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Louisiana-Monroe +4.5 / Stephen F. Austin -4.5 --- Over/Under: 128 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are visiting the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on Friday, November 29th at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Prediction.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Preview
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks have a 3-5 record this season and are coming off a 62-74 loss by North Alabama. The Warhawks are 1-5 against the spread, and 1-5 in over/under, while having a 2-1 home record.
Offensively, Louisiana-Monroe is averaging 73.6 points per game, which ranks 238th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.6 points per game (151st). The Warhawks shoot with 44% from the field (225th), and with 32.8% from beyond the arc (209th). The Warhawks shoot with 67.1% from the free throw line (272nd), and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game (61st).
Jalen Bolden leads Louisiana-Monroe scoring this season, with an average of 12.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Coltie Young adds 9.5 points.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Preview
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 64-57 win over Youngstown State. The Lumberjacks are 1-3-1 against the spread, and 1-4 in over/under, while having a 0-2 road record.
Offensively, North Florida is averaging 66.1 points per game, which ranks 328th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 60.9 points per game (23rd). The Lumberjacks shoot with 43.7% from the field (233rd), and with 31% from beyond the arc (275th). The Lumberjacks shoot with 59% from the free-throw line (360th), and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game (12th).
Nana Antwi-Boasiako leads North Florida in scoring this season, with an average of 12 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds, while Kyle Hayman adds 11.4 points and 4 rebounds.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has won five of its last six night games at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
- Stephen F. Austin has lost four of its last five road games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost 13 of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Stephen F. Austin has won three of its last four night games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in 15 of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.0).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.8).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (19.4).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (57.9%).
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Prediction
In this Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Prediction, Stephen F. Austin is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Stephen F. Austin is better both offensively, scoring 7.5 points more than Louisiana-Monroe, and defensively, allowing 8.4 points less. Both teams are struggling with their shooting, as they both sit on the bottom half of the nation both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, but the Lumberjacks are an elite rebounding squad, ranking 12th in the nation. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and lay the points on the road.
Nikos’s Pick Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -4.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
