The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-8, 4-3 SBC) will be at the HTC Center to clash against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (10-9, 4-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Chanticleers beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 77-64, while the Warhawks lost to the South Alabama Jaguars, 78-72.
The Chanticleers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.536, had a great mark of 0.569 and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 28.9). Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent). Coastal Carolina was led by Ajay Sanders, who finished with 15 points and six rebounds. Daishon Smith fueled Louisiana-Monroe with 19 points and six rebounds.
The Warhawks won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 82-72. The Warhawks’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Chanticleers. Louisiana-Monroe had a rate of 15.7, while Coastal Carolina posted a mark of 26.6. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
A focal point for the Coastal Carolina offense is getting to the free throw line. The Chanticleers rank 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), but Louisiana-Monroe is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 54th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.191).
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 271st in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- The Chanticleers rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Warhawks rank 182nd (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 6.4 for the season.
