Houston Christian Huskies vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Planning on watching today’s Huskies and Warhawks game? Catch the action at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA, as the Warhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and Louisiana-Monroe is favored by -6 at home against Houston Christian.

HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks -6

This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Warhawks.
• Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will Houston Christian Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games

Houston Christian dropped to 1-7 on the season after a 64-57 loss to Northwestern State on Saturday, December 7th. The Huskies, who were +3.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. This was a home game for Houston Christian.

After trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Huskies matched the Demons with 31 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t close the gap. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.

In their last game, Houston Christian struggled offensively, scoring just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 42.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They hit only 5 of 21 from beyond the arc, shooting 23.8% from three-point range, and were 8 of 13 from the free-throw line, connecting at 61.5%.

Addison Patterson led the way with 25 points, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three. Jon Sanders II added 17 points, hitting 55.6% overall and 50% from deep, while Bryson Dawkins contributed 13 points, shooting 50% from the floor.

Houston Christian’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 42% shooting from the field, as they went 22/52 overall. The Huskies allowed 17 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 54% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Houston Christian limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8, shooting 61%. Houston Christian gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Louisiana-Monroe Live Up to Expectations at Home?

The Warhawks fell to 2-8 on the season after a 77-68 road loss to UT Arlington on Saturday. Despite being +13 point underdogs, they managed to keep the game closer than expected.

ULM trailed 45-30 at halftime but outscored the Mavericks 38-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

In their latest game, Louisiana-Monroe’s offense put up 68 points, shooting 39.1% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.5%. They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 9 attempts, and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, dishing out 15 assists as a team.

Makai Willis led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Lance Ware added 17 points, shooting 72.7% from the floor. Diante Smith contributed 16 points, and Tyreese Watson and Coltie Young both shot 55.6%, with Young knocking down 3 of 6 from deep.

Louisiana-Monroe’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/29 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Warhawks’ defense held the other team to 32% shooting, with 10 made threes on 31 attempts. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 11 free throws, shooting 57%. Louisiana-Monroe gave up 7 offensive rebounds.