The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (7-5) welcome the Little Rock Trojans (5-8) to Fant-Ewing Coliseum as they try to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Little Rock Trojans at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Prediction
The last time the Trojans played, they beat the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm, 101-92. The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.103) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.538). Little Rock was lifted by Markquis Nowell, who was the top scorer from either team with 34 points on 12-for-24 shooting.
The Warhawks beat the Jackson State Tigers in their last game, 75-66. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Daishon Smith was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field.
Little Rock may struggle to create turnovers. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 67th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Little Rock forces the 195th-most turnovers (19.3 percent). Opposite styles will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Trojans rank 24th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Warhawks rank 264th.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Rayjon Tucker (0 points) has been great for the Trojans while Travis Munnings (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Warhawks.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Warhawks won 48-44. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.145 vs. 0.091) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 20.4).
Little Rock Trojans at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Little Rock ranks 258th (27.6).
The Trojans rank 40th in assists per game (15.8) while the Warhawks rank 166th (12.5).
Little Rock averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
The Trojans rank 103rd in blocks per game (3.2) while the Warhawks rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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