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UL Monroe vs Louisiana Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks
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Louisiana (11-20) vs UL Monroe (7-24)
March 4, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana -5.5 — Over/Under: 139.5
The UL Monroe Warhawks and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Tuesday in the college basketball Sun Belt First Round at the Pensacola Bay Center. 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 recently lost to Arkansas State and James Madison. UL Monroe has lost four straight games and has won just one game since February 1.
The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 65.7 points on 39.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jalen Bolden is averaging 12.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Coltie Young is averaging 12.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Tyreese Watson is the third double-digit scorer, and Makai Willis is dishing 0.8 assists. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.2 rebounds per game.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are coming off losses to Arkansas State and South Alabama. Louisiana hopes to avoid three straight losses for the first time since December when it started the season with a 1-8 record.
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 68.9 points on 40.6 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 13.8 points and 1.2 assists, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 10.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Christian Wright is dishing 2.2 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Louisiana has won six of its last seven night games against Louisiana-Monroe.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Louisiana has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.5).
- Louisiana ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.6).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.1).
UL Monroe vs Louisiana Injury Report
Neither UL Monroe nor Louisiana has a player listed on its injury report.
UL Monroe vs Louisiana Prediction
UL Monroe has just been in awful form for the last month and has major issues scoring the basketball. I doubt things will improve on a neutral court where guys aren’t comfortable. Louisiana has turned its season around after losing eight of its first nine games, and it won both meetings against UL Monroe. Sure, it’s not easy to beat the same team three times in a season, but the Warhawks are one of the worst offensive teams in the country and do nothing that’s going to scare Louisiana. The line isn’t anything crazy. I like Louisiana to advance in the Sun Belt Tournament.
