Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Northwestern State Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

The Warhawks and Demons are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Demons will host the game at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139 points, and Northwestern State is favored by -5 vs. Louisiana-Monroe.

LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northwestern State Demons -5

This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Demons.
• Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Warhawks Win on the Road?

Louisiana-Monroe dropped a close one at home to Southeastern Louisiana on Monday, losing 70-67. The Warhawks came into the game as +2 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 137.5.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, the Warhawks made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lions 41-34. However, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Louisiana-Monroe put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 40% of their threes, going 8-for-20, but struggled at the free-throw line, making just 9 of 20 attempts (45%).

Coltie Young led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep and shooting 63.6% overall. Jakevion Buckley added 16 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Sam Hines Jr. contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Louisiana-Monroe gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Warhawks allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/33 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Warhawks’ defense allowed 8/20 shooting, or 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 9, shooting 45%. Louisiana-Monroe gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Demons?

Northwestern State fell 77-75 to Rice on Saturday, November 16th, in a closely contested road game. The Demons were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, keeping the game tighter than expected.

After trailing 27-25 at halftime, Northwestern State scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but Rice edged them out by scoring 39. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.

Northwestern State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 42.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, despite struggling at the free-throw line, where they shot just 52.6% (10/19).

Jon Sanders II led the way with 27 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 50% from three-point range (4/8). Kellen Amos contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Love Bettis knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.

Northwestern State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 12 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Demons’ defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 27 three-point attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 68% rate. Northwestern State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.