Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Looking to win big? The Warhawks and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse in Statesboro, GA. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and Georgia Southern is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. Louisiana-Monroe.
LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +9.5
This game will be played at W. S. Hanner Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Eagles.
- Even though we have Georgia Southern winning straight-up, we like Louisiana-Monroe at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Is a Win at Statesboro Possible for the Warhawks?
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games
The Warhawks fell to 2-10 on the season after a 80-75 loss to Old Dominion on Saturday. Playing at home, Louisiana-Monroe entered the game as -3 point favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 32-29 at halftime, the Warhawks outscored Old Dominion 39-36 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.
In their last game, Louisiana-Monroe shot just 36.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. They hit 41.2% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-17, while struggling inside, shooting 35.4% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.9%, hitting 20 of 26 attempts.
Robert Davis Jr. led the way with 32 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip. Jacob Wilson added 23 points, shooting 62.5% from deep. The Warhawks finished with 11 offensive rebounds and 11 assists in the game.
Even though Louisiana-Monroe held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, they still gave up 80 points. The Warhawks limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent shooting only 35% (17/48) from inside the arc.
From three-point range, the opposing team connected on 7 of 17 attempts, shooting 41%. Louisiana-Monroe also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws (76%).
Will Georgia Southern Win at Home?
Georgia Southern fell to 6-6 on the season after an 83-61 road loss to Texas State on Saturday. The Eagles entered the game as +8 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.
After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Georgia Southern managed only 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41, leading to the lopsided loss.
Georgia Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.8% from the field and 25.6% on two-point attempts. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 26 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 38.5%.
At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 57.9%, connecting on 11 of 19 attempts. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Tylan Pope led the way with 23 points, shooting 7 of 8 from the field in just 21 minutes.
Georgia Southern’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 57% shooting on two-point attempts (24/42).
From beyond the arc, Georgia Southern allowed 6 threes on 14 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws (85%).