Louisiana-Monroe (4-8) vs Houston Christian (3-7)
December 17, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana-Monroe -5.5 / Houston Christian +5.5 — Over/Under:
The Houston Christian Huskies and UL Monroe Warhawks meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Here’s a Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction. This article will include a Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Pick.
Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview
The Houston Christian Huskies beat East Texas A&M, lost to Northwestern State, and they play Texas A&M, North Texas, and Lamar next. The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 68.5 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 49 percent shooting. Julian Mackey is averaging 13.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Bryson Dawkins is averaging 12.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Elijah Brooks is the third double-digit scorer and D’Aundre Samuels is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Houston Christian Huskies are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Christian Huskies are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, lost to UT Arlington, and they play Old Dominion, Georgia Southern, and Coastal Carolina next. The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 73 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jalen Bolden is averaging 12.2 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Coltie Young is averaging 10.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. Tyreese Watson is the third double-digit scorer and Makai Willis is dishing 1.2 assists. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Houston Christian has lost each of its last 39 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won four of its last five games at Fant-Ewing Coliseum following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Houston Christian’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last three games has produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.9).
- Houston Christian ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
- Houston Christian ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.9).
Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction
The UL Monroe Warhawks are the more talented team, but they still don’t play much defense, and they have lost 3 games at home. The Houston Christian Huskies may have flaws of their own, but they’re battle-tested with games against Creighton and Texas, and they’re 7-1 ATS on the season. Only St. Bonaventure, Elon, and Oregon State have a better cover percentage than Houston Christian. I’ll take my chances with the Huskies and the points.