The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-9, 4-4 SBC) and the Appalachian State Mountaineers (7-14, 2-6 SBC) go head-to-head at Holmes Convocation Center. The Warhawks will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mountaineers dismantled the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 104-77, while the Warhawks were beaten by the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 92-81.
Appalachian State dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.572 (above their season average of 0.524). For those same stats, Louisiana was 22.9 and 0.492, respectively. Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 26.6). Appalachian State was lifted by Isaac Johnson, who put up 10 points, 14 rebounds and five steals. Daishon Smith was a key piece for Louisiana-Monroe with 21 points and five rebounds.
The Mountaineers won the only game between these two teams last season, 79-73. Appalachian State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Louisiana-Monroe. The Mountaineers had a rate of 0.145, while the Warhawks posted a mark of 0.081. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Appalachian State figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Mountaineers currently rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while the Warhawks rank 255th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Warhawks are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.296). The Mountaineers, meanhwile, rank 264th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.253.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Appalachian State ranks 141st in rebounds per game (36.0) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 242nd (33.6).
- The Mountaineers rank 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Warhawks rank 136th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- Louisiana-Monroe averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 132nd in the NCAA. Appalachian State ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 2.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
