The South Alabama Jaguars (9-11, 2-5 SBC) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they meet the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-7, 4-2 SBC) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Jaguars played, they were beaten by the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 88-84. Louisiana’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over South Alabama. The Ragin’ Cajuns had a rate of 11.3 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Jaguars posted a mark of 13.5. Trhae Mitchell was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 13-for-23 shooting.
The Warhawks beat the Troy Trojans in their last contest, 75-69. The Warhawks made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 14.9). Michael Ertel led Louisiana-Monroe in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Warhawks won both games against the Jaguars last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Louisiana-Monroe won 66-62. Getting to the free throw line was one of Louisiana-Monroe’s biggest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while South Alabama had just 11.
The physical Louisiana-Monroe offense could be living from the charity stripe in this matchup. The Warhawks currently rank 22nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.294, while South Alabama ranks 287th in FTA rate allowed (0.267).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Alabama ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 161st (23.1).
The Jaguars rank 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Warhawks rank 161st (2.3).
South Alabama ranks 80th in assists per game (14.7) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Warhawks average 34.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 197th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 212th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
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The Jaguars have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, South Alabama has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
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