Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs UAPB Golden Lions Matchup

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

UAPB vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction

Planning on watching today's Golden Lions 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+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154 points, and Louisiana-Monroe is favored by -10 at home against UAPB.

UAPB vs. Louisiana-Monroe Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UAPB Golden Lions at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Where: Monroe at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, December 11th
Betting Odds LAMON -10, ARPB +358 | LAMON -520 O/U 154

Golden Lions Preview: Can UAPB Pull Off a Road Win?

UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games

The Golden Lions picked up their first win of the season, defeating Central Arkansas 84-78 at home on Saturday. UAPB entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

UAPB led 46-30 at halftime but allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 162 went over the pre-game O/U line of 153.5.

Golden Lions Offense Breakdown

The Golden Lions put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range, hitting 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, with a 61.9% mark on two-point attempts. They also shot 72.2% from the free-throw line and dished out 20 assists.

Layne Taylor led the way with 25 points and 6 assists, hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Quentin Bolton and Caleb Jones each knocked down 6 threes as well, with Bolton shooting 66.7% overall and from deep, and Jones matching that 66.7% from beyond the arc.

Golden Lions Team Defense

The UAPB Golden Lions struggled defensively, giving up 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, UAPB's opponent hit 15 of 32 threes, shooting 46%. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws.

Warhawks Preview: Can the Warhawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Louisiana-Monroe’s struggles continued with an 84-70 loss to UT Arlington on Monday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Warhawks, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The total points for the game hit 154, going over the pre-game line of 148.

After trailing 34-30 at halftime, the Warhawks allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 40 of their own. Defensive issues were a key factor in the loss, as they couldn’t contain the Mavericks after the break.

Warhawks Offense Breakdown

Louisiana-Monroe's offense struggled in their latest game, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit 63.3% of their free throws, going 19-for-30 at the line.

Jaxon Ellingsworth was efficient, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep, and adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Lance Ware contributed 17 points and 9 boards, while Jacob Wilson, Tyreese Watson, and Ellingsworth each scored 16 points.

Warhawks Team Defense

Even though Louisiana-Monroe held their opponent to 35% shooting, they still gave up 84 points. The Warhawks allowed 18 two-point field goals on 47 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 5/18, making 27% of their threes. Louisiana-Monroe also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 19 free throws, shooting 63%. The Warhawks gave up 19 offensive rebounds.

Golden Lions vs Warhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their five previous road games, UAPB has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 67 points per game.
Through their last five home contests, the Warhawks offense has averaged 61 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Louisiana-Monroe posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Lions have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Warhawks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-5.