An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (10-7, 3-2 SBC) when they clash with the Troy Trojans (10-8, 3-3 SBC) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Warhawks beat the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 99-95, while the Trojans barely escaped the Georgia State Panthers 77-75.
Troy played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.224 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 30.0). Georgia State was 0.085 and 25.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Louisiana-Monroe’s 0.582 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana, who had a mark of 0.538. The Warhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.522. Louisiana-Monroe was lifted by Daishon Smith, who put up 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jordon Varnado fueled Troy with 32 points and nine rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Trojans won 73-67. The Trojans’ 25.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Warhawks, who had a mark of 14.3. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Trojans’ Varnado has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 25 points,7.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Michael Ertel has averaged 19 points,3.8 assists during that same time frame for the Warhawks.
Louisiana-Monroe does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 17th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.297), but Troy is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 57th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.191).
Troy Trojans vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Troy ranks 22nd in blocks per game (5.0) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 170th (2.4).
- The Trojans rank 104th in assists per game (14.2) while the Warhawks rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Warhawks average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. The Trojans rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Troy ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 86.4 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (9.6 above their season average).
- The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Troy has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
