| MATCHUP | Troy Trojans | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-10 | 4-23 |
| Spread | -17.5 -105 | +17.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -2400 | +1200 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-115) | Under 154.5 (-105) |
| Where | Fant-Ewing Coliseum, Monroe, LA | |
| When | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UL Monroe Warhawks Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks have a 4-23 overall record this season and a 1-13 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 95-84 road loss against Texas State and their previous three games were a 103-70 road loss against Arkansas State, a 73-68 home loss against Ball State and an 85-79 road win against Old Dominion.
Offensively, UL Monroe averages 72.2 points per game, while allowing 83.3 points per game defensively. The Warhawks shoot with 41% from the field and grab 32.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.
Krystian Lewis leads UL Monroe in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 36.3% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line, also adding a team-high 3 assists per game. Lavell Brodnex is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.4 per game.
Troy Trojans Preview
The Troy Trojans have a 17-10 overall record this season and a 9-5 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off a 69-65 road loss against Southern Miss and their previous three games were a 74-62 road loss against Texas State, a 79-69 home win against Akron and a 74-63 road win against Georgia State.
Offensively, Troy averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 74.7 points per game defensively. The Trojans shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game defensively.
Victor Valdes leads Troy in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points per game, while shooting with 40.2% from the field and 74.7% from the free throw line, also adding a team-high 4.7 assists per game. Thomas Dowd is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.2 per game.
Troy Trojans @ Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Trends: February 18, 2026
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Troy has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of Troy’s last three games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won the first half in three of its last four night games at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
Why the Troy Trojans will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine home games against Conference opponents.
- Troy has won each of its last seven games against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Troy’s last six games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Seven of the last eight night games between Troy and Louisiana-Monroe have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Troy vs UL Monroe Prediction
In this Troy vs UL Monroe Prediction, Troy is coming as -15.5 road favorites. Troy has been the far better team this season but have been struggling lately with a 2-4 record both straight up and against the spread in their last 6 games. On the flip side, UL Monroe has been very bad this season and struggling mightily lately, with a 1-9 record in its last 10 games, but are 5-2 against the spread. Troy has been dominating this matchup, having won its last seven meetings against UL Monroe and given both teams’ recent form, I expect them to do so again today and cover the spread on the road.