The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (10-7, 3-2 SBC) welcome the Troy Trojans (10-8, 3-3 SBC) to Fant-Ewing Coliseum as they try to extend their eight-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Troy Trojans at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction
In the Trojans’ last outing, they defeated the Georgia State Panthers, 77-75. The Trojans had a much better free throw rate (0.224 vs. 0.085) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 30.0). Troy was lifted by Jordon Varnado, who was the game’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-16 shooting.
The Warhawks defeated the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in their last contest, 99-95. Louisiana-Monroe made 12 of their 30 three pointers (40.0 percent). Louisiana, meanwhile, did a great job of getting and making free throws (25-34; 73.5 percent). Daishon Smith was Louisiana-Monroe’s high scorer with 27 points on 5-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Trojans won the last matchup 73-67. The Trojans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 14.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.138).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Varnado (25 points,7.6 rebounds) has been stellar for the Trojans while Michael Ertel (19 points,3.8 assists) has contributed greatly to the Warhawks.
Louisiana-Monroe does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 17th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.297), but Troy is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 57th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.191).
Troy vs. Louisiana-Monroe Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Troy ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.0) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 170th (2.4).
The Warhawks rank 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Trojans rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Troy averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Trojans rank 104th in assists per game (14.2) while the Warhawks rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Troy has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 86.4 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (9.6 above their season average).
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