Troy Trojans at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction 01/02/20

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The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-7, 0-2 SBC) and the Troy Trojans (5-8, 1-1 SBC) clash at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The Warhawks look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Warhawks got blown out by the 12th-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 67-36, while the Trojans were beaten by the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 70-65.

Troy held Appalachian State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 29.3) while Louisiana-Monroe had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 19.9). Josh Nicholas had a good game for Louisiana-Monroe, recording 12 points. Meanwhile, Jakevan Leftridge played a pivotal role for Troy with 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Warhawks won the only contest between these two teams last year, 75-69. Making free throws was one of Louisiana-Monroe’s biggest advantages. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Trojans were just 6-9 (66.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It might be a mistake-prone game for the Louisiana-Monroe offense. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 311th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Troy forces the 57th-most turnovers in the nation (23.0 percent).

Troy vs. Louisiana-Monroe Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Troy ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 263rd (17.4).
  • The Warhawks rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Trojans rank 66th (3.1).
  • The Trojans rank 58th in assists per game (15.1) while the Warhawks rank 225th (10.6).
  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 113th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while Troy ranks 248th (39.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 1.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average).