The Little Rock Trojans (6-5) will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum to take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-4) in a SBC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Warhawks fell to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 66-59, while the Trojans won big over the Tennessee State Tigers, 86-62.
Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.389 (above their season average of 0.280) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.477). Tennessee State was 0.207 and 0.431, respectively, for those same stats. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). JD Williams played a key role for Louisiana-Monroe with 10 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Little Rock was lifted by Ruot Monyyong, who recorded 15 points and 14 rebounds.
The Warhawks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Louisiana-Monroe won 79-62. Louisiana-Monroe out-rebounded Little Rock. The Warhawks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. 3), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 26) and total rebounds (39 vs. 29).
The physical Louisiana-Monroe offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Warhawks rank 43rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.274, while Little Rock ranks 180th in FTA rate allowed (0.259) dating back to last season.
Little Rock Trojans at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 85th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Little Rock ranks 262nd (18.1).
- The Warhawks rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Trojans rank 113th (5.9).
- The Trojans rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while the Warhawks rank 119th (34.6).
- Little Rock ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 130th (12.8).
