Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
The Lumberjacks and Warhawks are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks will host the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. In this non-conference matchup, Stephen F. Austin is favored by -4.5 against Louisiana-Monroe. The over/under for the game is 129.5 points.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +4.5
This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Warhawks.
- Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Lumberjacks Grab a Win in Monroe?
Stephen F. Austin picked up a 64-57 win over Youngstown State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Lumberjacks were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the 128.5-point O/U line.
At home, SFA led 30-24 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. They managed to hold off the Penguins and secure the win.
Stephen F. Austin’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field. They connected on 47.1% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-17, and finished 14-of-18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.
Nico Galette led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc and shooting 61.5% overall. The Lumberjacks dished out 15 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.8%.
Stephen F. Austin’s defense gave up 57 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, hitting 21 of 44 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, which is 48%.
From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 17 attempts, shooting 47%. They also went 14 of 18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their foul shots. Stephen F. Austin allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Warhawks Lock in a Home Win?
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games
The Warhawks fell 74-62 to North Alabama on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were +9.5 point underdogs. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Louisiana-Monroe scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 145.5 over/under line.
Louisiana-Monroe managed just 62 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They hit only 3 of 11 from beyond the arc, finishing with a 27.3% three-point percentage, and their effective field goal percentage was 50%.
At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts. Daniel Ortiz led the team with 19 points, knocking down 5 of 11 threes, while Jalen Bolden and Corneilous Williams each added 16 points, with Williams shooting 87.5% from the floor.
Louisiana-Monroe’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. The Warhawks allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with opponents hitting 22 of 41 shots.
From beyond the arc, Louisiana-Monroe held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made just 3 of 11 three-point attempts. The Warhawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 shots for 60%.