Ul Monroe Vs Ul Lafayette
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (13-6) vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-15)
Game Info: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8:00 pm (Cajun Dome)
Betting Odds: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -10.5 -- Over/Under: 136 Click Here for the Latest Odds
UL - Monroe vs UL - Lafayette. Bet Type Point Spread. Pick Ul Lafayette -9.5 (-108) (BetAnySports) Outcome Loss. Louisiana-Lafayette beats UL Monroe, clinches Sun Belt West. Andre Nunez passed for three touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette survived a missed field goal attempt as time expired to beat UL Monroe.
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The UL Monroe Warhawks will travel to the Cajundome to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns this Thursday night in College Basketball action.
The UL Monroe Warhawks lost their 10th straight game and dropped to 4-15 on the season after being defeated by the UT Arlington Mavericks, 58-52, this past Saturday. UL Monroe led by a 34-29 margin at halftime, however, the Warhawks offense struggled in the 2nd half and could not fight after UT Arlington took a 52-46 lead with 4:39 left in regulation. UL Monroe shot 35.1% from the field and 24.1% from beyond the arc while UT Arlington shot 36.2% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. UL Monroe was outrebounded by UT Arlington by a 44-32 margin and committed 9 turnovers in the loss. Leading the way for the Warhawks was Russell Harrison who had a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, & 1 steal.
On the season, UL Monroe is averaging 63.3 ppg on 40.8% shooting from the field. The Warhawks are averaging 7.4 three-pointers per game on 34.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, UL Monroe has been led by Russell Harrison (13.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.3 spg), Koreem Ozier (12.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.3 spg), Josh Nicholas (8.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.3 apg), & Marco Morency (7.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.9 apg).
Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing their opponents to average 68.9 ppg on 43.2% shooting from the field. The Warhawks have a rebound margin of -7.2 and a turnover margin of 1.0.
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost their 2nd straight game and dropped to 13-6 on the season after being defeated by the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 83-77, this past Saturday. Louisiana struggled defensively against Arkansas State and could not fight all the way back after going into halftime trailing by a 46-29 margin. Louisiana shot 43.5% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc while Arkansas State shot 48.2% from the field and 57.9% from beyond the arc. Louisiana outrebounded Arkansas State by a 36-30 margin, however, lost the turnover battle by a 15-13 margin in the loss. Leading the way for the Ragin’ Cajuns was Cedric Russell who had 30 points, 3 rebounds, & 1 steal.
On the season, Louisiana is averaging 75.1 ppg on 45.1% shooting from the field. The Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 7.1 three-pointers per game on 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Louisiana has been led by Cedric Russell (18.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.3 apg), Mylik Wilson (12.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.3 spg), Theo Akwuba (11.1 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.9 bpg), & Dou Gueye (10.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.7 apg).
Defensively, Louisiana is allowing their opponents to average 73.3 ppg on 42.6% shooting from the field. The Ragin’ Cajuns have a rebound margin of 4.9 and a turnover margin of -3.1.
The Warhawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, however, are just 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Ragin Cajun’s are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss, however, are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
UL Monroe continues to struggle behind an offense that comes into this game ranked just 320th in scoring offense & 301st in FG%. Louisiana could not pick up a win in their 2-game series at Arkansas State, however, this is team that has looked solid this season and have been dangerous at home, posting a 9-2 record on the season. UL Monroe has a decent defense, however, between the fact that Warhawks are just 1-8 on the road and that I think the Ragin’ Cajuns offense will be able to have some success, I’m taking Louisiana to cover this large home spread. Good Luck!