| MATCHUP | UL Monroe Warhawks | Appalachian State Mountaineers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-17 | |
| Where | Holmes Convocation Center, Boone, NC | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to Marshall and Georgia State, and they play Georgia Southern next. UL Monroe has lost 10 straight games.
The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 76 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 88.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Krystian Lewis is averaging 16.7 points and 4.4 rebounds, while MJ Russell is averaging 15.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. Lavell Brodnex is the third double-digit scorer, and Renars Sondors is dishing 1.2 assists. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers lost to Old Dominion, beat Louisiana, and they play Southern Miss next. Appalachian State has split its last 8 games.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 76.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Kasen Jennings is averaging 14.8 points and 2.3 assists, while Alonzo Dodd is averaging 13.6 points and 5 rebounds. Luke Wilson is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Marcus Jr. is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 61 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 13 games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- Appalachian State has won each of its last five day games against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Appalachian State has won the first half in 20 of its last 25 games against Conference opponents at George M. Holmes Convocation Center.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Appalachian State has lost each of its last six Saturday games against Conference opponents.
UL Monroe vs Appalachian State Prediction
UL Monroe is an awful basketball team that’s not winning or covering enough numbers to be worth a fair shake. UL Monroe just allowed 115 points yesterday to Marshall and is now on the end of a back to back. Appalachian State played yesterday as well but didn’t have to travel and there’s more balance with this squad. At home, Appalachian State should make light work of a Monroe team that’s going nowhere fast. I’ll lay the points with the home team on Friday afternoon.