Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (5-3) vs. Auburn Tigers (3-6)
November 16, 2024 12:45 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn Tigers -23.5 / Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +23.5; Over/Under: +44.5
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The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Auburn Tigers meet in week 12 college football action from Jordan Hare Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Auburn vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction.
Louisiana-Monroe Recap
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks come into this one looking to snap a three-game losing streak after falling to 5-4 with a 38-17 loss to Texas State last time out. After this game, ULM will head on the road for a date with Arkansas State.
Warhawks Looking To Spring Big Upset
Aidan Armenta has thrown for 898 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 57.4% passing and General Booty has thrown for 241 yards, a touchdown, and 2 interceptions on 52.8% passing while Ahmad Hardy has rushed for 915 yards and 9 touchdowns to lead the Warhawks on the ground. Taven Curry has 143 rushing yards and James Jones has 295 rushing yards and a touchdown while Jake Godfrey has 199 receiving yards and Davon Wells has a team-high 24 catches for 232 yards. On defense, Wydett Williams Jr. has a team-high 74 total tackles and 3 interceptions and Billy Pullen has a team-high 5 sacks as well on the year. As a unit, Louisiana-Monroe has combined for 17 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- Auburn has lost four of its last five games as a favorite.
- The underdog has won four of Auburn’s last five games at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of Auburn’s last six games.
Auburn Recap
The Auburn Tigers will be out to pick up a nice bounce-back win after regrouping during their bye week. The last time we saw Auburn, they lost 17-7 to Vanderbilt to fall to 3-6 on the year and after this game, Auburn will be at home for senior day against Texas A&M.
Tigers’ Bowl Hopes Hanging By A Thread
Payton Thorne has thrown for 1,825 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions on 62.9% passing while Hank Brown has thrown for 403 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 picks on 62.8% passing. Jarquez Hunter leads the Tigers with 913 rushing yards along with 5 touchdowns. KeAndre Lambert-Smith has a team-high 34 receptions for 657 yards and 7 TDs while Malcolm Simmons has 28 receptions for 349 yards and Cam Coleman has 292 receiving yards. Rivaldo Fairweather has 267 receiving yards and three more Auburn receivers have 100+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Dorian Mausi Jr. has a team-high 58 total tackles while Keldric Faulk has the team lead in sacks with 7 sacks this season. Jalen McLeod also has 5 sacks as well on the year. As a unit, Auburn’s defense has combined for 20 sacks and 6 interceptions on the year.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last 16 games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
- The home team has won nine of Louisiana-Monroe’s last 11 games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in three of Louisiana-Monroe’s last four games.
Auburn vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction
I’m leaning towards Auburn here. I don’t love this number and I really don’t like this Auburn team, but this feels like a spot where Auburn simply names their number. They did it earlier this season against inferior competition and ULM got crushed by Texas 51-3. Sure, Auburn isn’t Texas, but I just think that Auburn shows up in what could be their last chance to give their fair something to cheer about this season. Give me Auburn in a beatdown.
