The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and Southern Miss Golden Eagles are ready to go at it on the turf at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. ET and fans can watch the action live on ESPN 3.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
Louisiana-Monroe is the road underdog in this game and is currently receiving 6 points. The Warhawks are also receiving +190 moneyline odds while the Golden Eagles are -240. It appears that there will probably be multiple good live betting opportunities in this game.
The game’s opening line was initially set at -8 but sharp bettors have been siding with the Warhawks
The Warhawks are 0-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.0 units so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Golden Eagles have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and also own an O/U record of 0-0.
The Warhawks are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Golden Eagles are also 1-0 SU.
The Warhawks are hoping to remain undefeated following a 34-31 win over Southeastern Louisiana last week where their secondary allowed the Lions to air it out for 365 yards and four touchdowns. Juwan Petit-Frere was unmatched for the Lions in that one with 148 yards and two touchdowns on five catches. Offensively, Caleb Evans completed 35 passes for 346 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Derrick Gore (104 yards on 21 rush attempts, one TD) and the signal-caller Evans (62 yards on 13 carries, one TD) spearheaded the ground attack in the win. Marcus Green (seven receptions, 99 yards, two TDs) and RJ Turner (seven catches, 95 yards) shared the receiving duties.
Southern Miss just earned a 55-7 win over Jackson State. The team’s defensive unit allowed the Tigers to rush for 101 yards on 22 attempts. Keyshawn Harper had a productive showing in the defeat for Jackson State, recording 69 rushing yards on nine attempts. As a group, the Golden Eagles collectively completed 25-of-33 passes for 255 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Jack Abraham went 21-for-27 for 242 yards and four touchdowns while Marcelo Rodriguez was three-of-five for eight yards and two interceptions. Tez Parks (34 yards on 13 rush attempts) and Trivenskey Mosley (49 yards on 12 carries) mounted the ground game in the win while Quez Watkins (eight receptions, 138 yards, three TDs) and Jaylond Adams (four catches, 25 yards) led the pass-catching attack.
It appears that the Golden Eagles might have the edge when it comes to RB effectiveness. Their backfield generated 4.8 yards per carry last season while their defense allowed 3.8 yards per rush attempt to opponents. The Warhawks tallied 4.4 yards per carry last year while allowing 5.6 yards per rush attempt to the opposition..
These two teams met a year ago with the final outcome being a 28-17 victory for Southern Miss.
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SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss
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The Louisiana-Monroe defense has sacked opposing QBs 3 times this season. Southern Miss has recorded two sacks.
Each team has lost one fumble this year
Louisiana-Monroe created 27 rushing touchdowns last season.
Southern Miss put up 19 rushing touchdowns last season.
Louisiana-Monroe produced 22 passing touchdowns last season.
Southern Miss put up 24 passing touchdowns last season.
Southern Miss was favored by -33 points in its previous game. The team covered the spread in the 55-7 win over Jackson State.
Over its last three matchups, Southern Miss is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.
In its last three contests, Louisiana-Monroe is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
Louisiana-Monroe was favored by 21 points in its last game. The team failed to cover that spread in the 34-31 win over Southeastern Louisiana.
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