The UL Monroe Warhawks and UAB Blazers meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Protective Stadium. Here’s a UAB vs UL Monroe Prediction. This article will include a UAB vs UL Monroe Pick.
UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost to Mississippi State, and they play SE Louisiana next. The UL Monroe Warhawks look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2020 season. Austin Carlisle is completing 60 percent of his passes for 73 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Derrick Jameson and Bryce Anderson have combined for 62 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Brandon Buckhaulter has 2 receptions.
The UL Monroe Warhawks’ ground game is averaging 138 yards per contest, and Austin Carlisle leads the way with 50 yards on 7 carries. Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing 62 points and 762 yards per game. Noah Flemmings leads the UL Monroe Warhawks with 9 tackles, Jaeden Calender has 1 pass deflection, and Jayden Lewis has 1 pass deflection.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers lost to Illinois, and they play Louisiana next. The UAB Blazers look to avoid their first 0-2 start since the 2013 season. Ryder Burton is completing 58.1 percent of his passes for 219 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. CJ Smith and Ty Mims have combined for 109 receiving yards on 6 catches, while EJ Reid has 3 receptions.
The UAB Blazers’ ground game is averaging 194 yards per contest, and Rod Robinson II leads the way with 59 yards on 14 carries. Defensively, UAB is allowing 42 points and 332 yards per game. Muaaz Byard leads the UAB Blazers with 7 tackles, Darrall Sweeting has 5 tackles, and Anta’Veon McKenzie has 5 tackles.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine games.
- UAB has won 10 of its last 11 home openers.
- Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against teams from Alabama.
- The favorite has covered the spread in three of UAB’s last four games at Protective Stadium.
- Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in 32 of its last 34 road games against non-conference opponents.
- UAB has won the first quarter in nine of its last 12 games against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference.
Why the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will win
- UAB has lost 10 of its last 11 games in September.
- Louisiana-Monroe has won three of its last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as a favorite against teams from Louisiana.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last four games.
- UAB has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last six road games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of UAB’s last eight September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Roderick Robinson II ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Bryce Anderson ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- UAB ranks 4th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (41:03).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (41.0).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 138th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (762.0).
UAB vs UL Monroe Prediction
UL Monroe has had issues stepping up in competition in recent years, and that game against Mississippi State was ugly. I doubt starting the season with back-to-back road games helps matters. UAB showed flashes against Illinois and should feel good about itself coming back home. UAB should be able to win in the trenches and bully a UL Monroe team that just doesn’t have the horses to compete weekly against competent teams. I’ll lay the points with UAB at home.