Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Free Prediction 12/21/19

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (8-3, 1-0 SBC) will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum to meet the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-5, 0-1 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Odds

In their last game, the Warhawks lost a winnable game to the Little Rock Trojans, 73-72, while the Red Wolves defeated the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 79-67.

Arkansas State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.272) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.506). For those same stats, Louisiana was 0.375 and 0.411, respectively. Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, held Little Rock to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 33.6). JD Williams put together a good outing for Louisiana-Monroe with 24 points and seven rebounds. Arkansas State rallied around Marquis Eaton, who put up 24 points and nine rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Red Wolves won the last matchup 73-72. Arkansas State had a better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 11.2). Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.327 vs. 0.117).

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 302nd in possessions per game (68.9) and Arkansas State is 291st (69.9) since the 2018-19 season.

Arkansas State Red Wolves at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Arkansas State ranks 144th (13.2).
  • The Red Wolves rank 72nd in steals per game (6.1) while the Warhawks rank 84th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
  • Arkansas State allows the 10th-fewest blocks per game (3.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 20th (3.3).
  • The Warhawks rank 157th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Red Wolves rank 241st (36.2).
  • Arkansas State ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 67th (22.9).