The Georgia Southern Eagles (9-6, 1-1 SBC) and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (9-5, 2-0 SBC) go head-to-head at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The Eagles look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles won big over the Carver College Cougars 139-51, while the Warhawks were victorious over the Jackson State Tigers 75-66.
Louisiana-Monroe played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.302 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.557. Jackson State had marks of 0.232 and 0.473, respectively, for those same stats. The Eagles, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Quan Jackson had a solid outing for Georgia Southern with 25 points, nine rebounds and eight steals. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, was led by Daishon Smith, who finished with 24 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Eagles won 63-55. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgia Southern’s largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Louisiana-Monroe had just six. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Warhawks’ Travis Munnings has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Ike Smith has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Eagles.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the up-and-down Eagles (ranked eighth in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Warhawks (264th in possessions per game). Also, the Warhawks rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.1 percent), while the Eagles rank 50th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Georgia Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgia Southern ranks 42nd in steals per game (8.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 153rd (5.7).
- The Warhawks average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 145th in assists per game (13.2) while Georgia Southern ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Eagles rank 149th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Warhawks rank 243rd (33.0).
- Georgia Southern averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the country. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
