UAB Blazers vs UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Both UAB and UL Monroe are coming into this week two non-conference matchup with 1-0 records. UAB is favored by -12.5 points over UL Monroe, with the over/under line set at 54.5 points. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET at Malone Stadium in Monroe and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The money line odds are currently -521 for UAB and +381 for UL Monroe.
UAB BLAZERS VS UL MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UAB Blazers -12.5
This game will be played at Malone Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:
- We have the UAB Blazers winning this one by a score of 33 to 20
- Not only do we have the UAB Blazers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -12.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 54.5 points
Will The UAB Blazers Win As Road Favorites?
UAB kicked off their season with a decisive 41-3 victory over Alcorn State, moving to 1-0 for the season. No betting lines were available for this matchup.
The Blazers took control early, leading 14-3 after the first quarter. UAB then dominated the second quarter, adding 14 points to their lead and heading into halftime with a 28-3 advantage. The Blazers added a field goal in the third quarter and closed out the game with 10 points in the fourth quarter, holding Alcorn State to just three points in the game.
UAB’s offense was dominant in their 41-3 win, racking up 513 total yards and 31 first downs. The Blazers found success on the ground, rushing for 298 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 215 passing yards and two scores through the air.
Jacob Zeno completed 71.9% of his passes for 215 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 97.79. On the ground, Lee Beebe Jr. led the way with 78 yards on 15 carries, while Kam Shanks was the top receiver with six receptions for 73 yards.
UAB’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Alcorn State to just 60 passing yards on 9 completions. The Blazers’ secondary also came up with an interception, and the defense as a whole allowed just 177 total yards. Alcorn State managed only 12 first downs and 117 rushing yards, but they were unable to score a single touchdown against UAB’s defense.
Are The UL Monroe Warhawks Going Win In At Upset At Malone Stadium
UL Monroe is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 30-14 win over Jackson State. The Warhawks took an early lead and never looked back, with the game ending in a 16-point victory. This was a non-conference matchup for UL Monroe, and there were no betting lines available for the game.
The Warhawks led 7-0 after the first quarter, but Jackson State tied the game at 7-7 in the second quarter. UL Monroe added another touchdown to go up 14-7 at the half. Both teams scored in the third quarter, with the Warhawks leading 21-14, and UL Monroe sealed the win by outscoring Jackson State 9-0 in the fourth quarter.
UL Monroe’s offense was balanced in their 30-14 win, with 204 rushing yards and 132 passing yards. General Booty completed 71.4% of his passes for 104 yards and one touchdown, earning a passer rating of 116.37. Javon Campbell was his top target, catching four passes for 83 yards.
The Warhawks’ ground game was led by Ahmad Hardy, who rushed for 103 yards on 19 carries and scored one of the team’s two rushing touchdowns.
UL Monroe’s defense held Jackson State to 61 rushing yards in their most recent game, but they did give up one rushing touchdown. In the passing game, they allowed 227 yards on 24 completions, with Jackson State finishing with 288 total yards. The Warhawks’ defense did come up with one interception in the game.