It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (10-9, 4-3 SBC) welcome the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-8, 4-3 SBC) to the HTC Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Prediction
In the Warhawks’ last outing, they were beaten by the South Alabama Jaguars, 78-72. South Alabama’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Louisiana-Monroe. The Jaguars had a rate of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.3), while the Warhawks posted a mark of 13.4. Daishon Smith led Louisiana-Monroe in scoring with 19 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Chanticleers beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves in their last contest, 77-64. Coastal Carolina made 10 of their 21 three pointers (47.6 percent), while Arkansas State was 5-23 (21.7 percent). With 15 points and six rebounds, Ajay Sanders played well for Coastal Carolina.
After the Warhawks won the only game against the Chanticleers last season, 82-72, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Warhawks had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 26.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.211).
A focal point for the Coastal Carolina offense is getting to the free throw line. The Chanticleers rank 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), but Louisiana-Monroe is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 54th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.191).
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana-Monroe averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 68th in the country. Coastal Carolina ranks 271st in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
The Chanticleers rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Warhawks rank 182nd (35.8).
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The Warhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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