Louisiana (4-12) vs UL Monroe (4-13)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Cajundome)
Betting Odds: Louisiana -6.5 -- Over/Under: 142.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The UL Monroe Warhawks and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Cajundome. Here’s a UL Monroe vs Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a UL Monroe vs Louisiana Pick.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss, and they play Troy, Louisiana, and South Alabama next. The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 71.8 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jalen Bolden is averaging 13.2 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Coltie Young is averaging 11.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Tyreese Watson is the third double-digit scorer, and Makai Willis is dishing 1 assist. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost to Georgia State and Old Dominion, and they play Arkansas State, UL Monroe, and Texas State next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 65.9 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 12.4 points and 1.3 assists, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 9.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. Christian Wright is dishing 2 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
- Louisiana has won eight of its last nine home games against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 Saturday games against Conference opponents.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana has lost 11 of its last 14 games.
- The road team has won three of Louisiana's last four games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.8).
- Louisiana ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
UL Monroe vs Louisiana Injury Report
The UL Monroe Warhawks don’t have a player listed on their injury report. Christian Wright is questionable for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns with an illness.
UL Monroe vs Louisiana Prediction
I'm not excited to back either UL Monroe or Louisiana, two teams that are a combined 8-22 ATS on the season. However, somebody has to win, and that's where I lean toward the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. It's been a month since UL Monroe has won a game and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns have at least won a game under the 2025 banner, and three of their four wins have come at home. Neither team is good, but UL Monroe is a different level of suck. I'll lay the points with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at home.
Randy’s Pick Louisiana -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
