South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Prediction 01/04/20

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The South Alabama Jaguars (8-6, 1-2 SBC) will be at Fant-Ewing Coliseum to clash against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (5-7, 1-2 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

South Alabama Jaguars at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Warhawks were victorious over the Troy Trojans 79-63, while the Jaguars barely escaped the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 60-57.

The Jaguars knocked down 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and held the Ragin’ Cajuns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.488). The Warhawks, on the other hand, knocked down 26 of their 34 free throws (76.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 27.3). Tyree White had a solid performance for Louisiana-Monroe with 19 points and seven rebounds. South Alabama was led by Josh Ajayi, who put up 13 points and 12 rebounds.

The Jaguars won the only contest between these two teams last year, 78-72. The Jaguars’ 11.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Warhawks, who had a rate of 13.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 305th in possessions per game (66.9) and South Alabama is 258th (68.3).

South Alabama Jaguars at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while South Alabama ranks 101st (3.6).
  • The Jaguars rank 211th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while the Warhawks rank 261st (16.8).
  • South Alabama ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 74th (6.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Warhawks have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Louisiana-Monroe has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average).