UAPB Golden Lions vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

Looking to win big? The Golden Lions and Warhawks face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Warhawks are hosting the game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154 points, and Louisiana-Monroe is favored by -10 at home against UAPB.

UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +10

This game will be played at Fant-Ewing Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.

WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Warhawks.
• Even though we have Louisiana-Monroe winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Does UAPB Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games

The Golden Lions picked up their first win of the season, defeating Central Arkansas 84-78 at home on Saturday. UAPB entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the win.

UAPB took control early, leading 46-30 at halftime, but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 162 went over the pre-game O/U line of 153.5.

The Golden Lions put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 67.9%. They hit 15 threes, shooting 46.9% from deep, and went 13/21 inside the arc, good for 61.9%.

Layne Taylor led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Quentin Bolton and Caleb Jones also knocked down 6 threes each, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc.

UAPB’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 61% of their two-point shots, going 13/21.

From beyond the arc, UAPB’s opponents shot 46%, making 15 of 32 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws (72%).

Will the Warhawks Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Warhawks fell to 1-7 on the season after an 84-70 loss to UT Arlington on Monday. Louisiana-Monroe entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 154 exceeded the O/U line of 148.

After trailing 34-30 at halftime, the Warhawks allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own.

Louisiana-Monroe’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 19 of 30 free throws (63.3%).

Jaxon Ellingsworth was a bright spot, shooting 77.8% overall and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Lance Ware led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Jacob Wilson, Tyreese Watson, and Ellingsworth each added 16 points.

Even with Louisiana-Monroe holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, the Warhawks still gave up 84 points. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Warhawks’ defense limited their opponent to just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 19. Louisiana-Monroe also gave up 19 offensive rebounds.