Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stephen F. Austin vs Louisiana-Monroe NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Monroe.

Stephen F. Austin vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction

Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Warhawks game? Catch the action at Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, LA, as the Warhawks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. Stephen F. Austin comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 129.5 points.

Stephen F. Austin vs. Louisiana-Monroe Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Where: Monroe at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds SFAUS -4.5, SFAUS -231 | LAMON +174 O/U 129.5

Lumberjacks Preview: Can the Lumberjacks Offense Score Enough in Monroe?

Stephen F. Austin picked up a 64-57 win over Youngstown State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Lumberjacks, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

They led 30-24 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 128.5.

Lumberjacks Offense Breakdown

Stephen F. Austin put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 17 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.8%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18 from the line.

Nico Galette led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three, hitting 4 of 8 attempts. The Lumberjacks recorded 15 assists, with Kyle Hayman and Ty Harper each dishing out 5, while Hayman also grabbed 7 rebounds.

Lumberjacks Team Defense

Stephen F. Austin's defense gave up 57 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field on 21 of 44 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting, which is 48%.

From three-point range, the Lumberjacks' defense allowed 8 of 17 shooting, or 47%. Their opponents also went to the free-throw line 18 times, making 14, which is 77%. Stephen F. Austin gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Warhawks Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Louisiana-Monroe?

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games

Louisiana-Monroe fell to North Alabama 74-62 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were +9.5 point underdogs. The Warhawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-32 at halftime, Louisiana-Monroe scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points ended at 136, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.

Warhawks Offense Breakdown

Louisiana-Monroe's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They connected on just 3 of 11 three-point attempts, hitting 27.3% from deep, while their two-point shooting was more effective at 53.7%.

At the free-throw line, the Warhawks shot 60%, making 9 of 15 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Daniel Ortiz led the team with 19 points, hitting 5 threes, while Jalen Bolden and Corneilous Williams each added 16 points, with Williams shooting 87.5% from the field.

Warhawks Team Defense

Louisiana-Monroe's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. The Warhawks allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 22 of 41 shots.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 27%, making 3 of 11 threes. Louisiana-Monroe also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws (60%). The Warhawks allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Lumberjacks vs Warhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Lumberjacks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 59 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games at home, the Warhawks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 61 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Warhawks have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lumberjacks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.