The Texas Longhorns (2-0) will be at home in the Frank Erwin Special Events Center when they go head-to-head with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (2-0). The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Texas Longhorns ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Longhorns won a close one over the Arkansas Razorbacks 73-71, while the Warhawks easily got past the Millsaps Majors 94-52.
Louisiana-Monroe played a flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.355 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.581. Millsaps was 0.029 and 0.362, respectively, for those same stats. Texas, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.313 and a turnover percentage of 14.9. For those same stats, Arkansas was 0.213 and 20.1, respectively. Kerwin Roach II had a good game for Texas, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Travis Munnings was a key piece for Louisiana-Monroe with 23 points and nine rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Texas figures to have a considerable advantage. Dating back to last season, the Longhorns defense ranks 55th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while the Louisiana-Monroe offense ranks 162nd in effective field goal percentage (0.516). Moreover, the Warhawks rank 338th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.184), while the Longhorns rank 31st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
etting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.9) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 256th (1.7).
- The Longhorns rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Warhawks rank 230th (34.0).
- Louisiana-Monroe ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Texas ranks 62nd (5.4).
- The Longhorns rank 71st in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Warhawks rank 232nd (14.4).
- Texas ranks 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 258th (23.9).
