The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (15-12, 8-7 SBC) close out their home schedule at Fant-Ewing Coliseum against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (13-14, 7-8 SBC). Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Warhawks were victorious over the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 81-75, while the Chanticleers fell to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 83-70.
Louisiana-Monroe dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.289) and a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 14.6). For those same stats, Appalachian State was 0.145 and 13.9, respectively. Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 26.7). Louisiana-Monroe was led by Daishon Smith, who put up 26 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Devante Jones had a good outing for Coastal Carolina, putting up 19 points.
In their first matchup this year, Zac Cuthbertson led the Chanticleers to a 92-81 win. He scored a game-high 29 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Coastal Carolina’s largest advantages. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Louisiana-Monroe had 26.
The physical Louisiana-Monroe offense could be living from the foul line in this contest. The Warhawks currently rank 20th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.291, while Coastal Carolina ranks 335th in FTA rate allowed (0.293).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 78th in the country. Coastal Carolina ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- The Chanticleers rank 96th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Warhawks rank 135th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 147th in the country. Coastal Carolina ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Coastal Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
