Troy Trojans vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Betting on today’s Trojans and Warhawks game? Catch the action at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA, as the Warhawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Troy come into this Sun Belt conference matchup as the -11 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135 points.
TROY TROJANS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +11
This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Warhawks.
- Not only will Louisiana-Monroe pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Trojans Lock in a Win at Monroe?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans dropped to 8-6 on the season after an 84-78 home loss to Arkansas State on Saturday. Troy, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 43-34 at halftime, Troy allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring just 35. The game’s total points reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.
Tayton Conerway led the Trojans with 32 points and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and 57.1% from beyond the arc. Taryn Todd added 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Theo Seng contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Troy connected on 10 threes at a 40% rate, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They shot 46.2% overall and 71.4% from the free-throw line, with 11 offensive rebounds and 15 assists in the game.
Despite Troy’s defensive efforts, they allowed 84 points on 46% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 24 of their 52 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 10 threes on 25 attempts, shooting 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 28 times, making 20 of those shots.
Do the Warhawks Have What it Takes at Home?
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games
Louisiana-Monroe dropped to 2-14 on the season after a 71-68 loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday. The Warhawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected.
ULM led 35-30 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The combined points of 139 fell just under the O/U line of 142.5.
In their last game, Louisiana-Monroe put up 68 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17) of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 60%, making 15 of 25 attempts.
Offensively, they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Makai Willis led the team with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Kentrell Garnett and Tyreese Watson each added 15 points. Watson was efficient, shooting 4/5 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range.
Louisiana-Monroe’s defense held their opponent to 71 points on 35% shooting from the field, including 33% from two-point range. Despite the solid defensive effort, the Warhawks gave up 11 three-pointers on 28 attempts, a 39% success rate.
At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 87%, converting 14 of 16 attempts. Louisiana-Monroe also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.