The Georgia Southern Eagles (9-6, 1-1 SBC) will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (9-5, 2-0 SBC) at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Warhawks’ last game, they topped the Jackson State Tigers, 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). Louisiana-Monroe was lifted by Daishon Smith, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Eagles had no trouble getting past the Carver College Cougars in their last matchup, 139-51. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Quan Jackson was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Eagles won the most recent game 63-55. The Eagles knocked down 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.478 vs. 0.383).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Travis Munnings (0 points) has been fantastic for the Warhawks while Ike Smith (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Eagles.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Eagles will look to push the more half-court-oriented Warhawks. The Eagles rank eighth in possessions per game while the Warhawks are 264th. Additionally, the Warhawks rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.1 percent), while the Eagles rank 50th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.6 percent).
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Georgia Southern Eagles Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Southern, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Southern ranks 42nd in steals per game (8.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 153rd (5.7).
The Eagles rank 149th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Warhawks rank 243rd (33.0).
Georgia Southern averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Warhawks rank 114th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Eagles rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Louisiana-Monroe ranks 145th in assists per game (13.2) while Georgia Southern ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
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The Warhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 97.0 points per game (11.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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