Louisiana-Monroe vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks
Southeastern Louisiana (1-2) vs. Louisiana-Monroe (2-3)
November 18, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana-Monroe +1.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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The SE Louisiana Lions and UL Monroe Warhawks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Here’s a Louisiana-Monroe vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana-Monroe vs Southeastern Louisiana Pick.
SE Louisiana Lions Betting Preview
The SE Louisiana Lions lost to UAB and Mississippi State, and they play Wyoming, Gardner-Webb, and Tulane next. The SE Louisiana Lions are averaging 74 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Sam Hines Jr. is averaging 15.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jakevion Buckley is averaging 12 points and 2.3 rebounds. Jeremy Elyzee is the third double-digit scorer and Kam Burton is grabbing 3 rebounds. The SE Louisiana Lions are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The SE Louisiana Lions are allowing 25.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to Tulane and Rice, and they play Northwestern State, North Alabama, Stephen F Austin, UT Arlington, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff after this one. The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 79 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Jalen Bolden is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Renars Sondors is averaging 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. Makai Willis is dishing 1.4 assists and Coltie Young is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost seven of its last nine games.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in 12 of its last 16 night games against non-conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.4).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (66.2).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (25.3%).
Louisiana-Monroe vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction
The UL Monroe Warhawks have shown little positive on the offensive side this season, and it makes it hard to back them with confidence. The SE Louisiana Lions are battle-tested with games against UAB and Mississippi State, and they covered both games. The UL Monroe Warhawks are 0-3 ATS on the season and have failed to cover each of their last 6 games. I’ll lay the bucket with SE Louisiana, as the Lions have shown us more up to this point.
