Lamar Cardinals (4-5) vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-4)
Game Info: Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Montagne Center)
Betting Odds: Lamar Cardinals -1.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will head to Beaumont to meet the Lamar Cardinals in non-conference action this Thursday from the Montagne Center on ESPN+. These two schools have an extended history, and Lamar holds a slim head-to-head lead of, 27-26, but ULM has won the last two matchups. Stay tuned for our Louisiana-Monroe vs Lamar prediction.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Preview
Louisiana-Monroe moved to 4-4 after falling to Sam Houston, 63-62. The Warhawks nearly secured a third straight victory before falling to the Bearkats, and they’ll look to get back into the win column this Thursday. LA Monroe is scoring 71.8 points per game, on 43.8% shooting, while allowing 70.1 ppg.
Louisiana-Monroe Team Notes
• Louisiana-Monroe plays at one of the slowest paces in the country, averaging just 67.2 possessions per game (332nd), and they’ve shot poorly from deep, hitting just 29.9% of their three-pointers (294th).
• Veteran guard Tyreke Locure hasn’t scored as well this season, but he still leads ULM in scoring (10.1) and assists (3.1), while grabbing 5.0 rpg.
• Senior forward Nika Metskhvarishvili led the way with 19 points in the win over Northwestern State, and he’s up to 10.0 ppg.
• Sophomore guard Jalen Bolden double-doubled in the loss to Sam Houston, and he leads Monroe in rebounding (6.1), while scoring 9.3 ppg.
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Lamar Cardinals Preview
Lamar fell to 4-5 after losing to Sam Houston in Huntsville, 90-70. The Cardinals were unable to recover from a big halftime deficit, and they’ll attempt to get back to .500 here at home. Lamar is scoring 82.1 points per game, on 43.7% shooting, while allowing 78.7 ppg.
Lamar Team Notes
• Lamar plays an up-tempo style, averaging 76.0 possessions per game (35th), and they’ve complimented that with strong outside shooting, as they’ve knocked down 39.2% of their three-point shots (19th).
• Junior forward Terry Anderson scored a team-high 18 points in the overtime win over Delaware State, and he leads Lamar in scoring (11.8), while grabbing 5.4 rpg.
• Sophomore guard BB Knight has scored 13 points or more in three of the last four games, and he’s up to 11.7 ppg.
• Senior center Adam Hamilton double-doubled in both matchups with UTSA, and he leads the Cards in boards (7.8), while scoring 10.7 ppg.
LA Monroe vs Lamar Trends
• ULM is 3-3 against the spread, with a 2-4 O/U record
• LAM is 5-3 ATS, with a 7-1 over/under record.
Louisiana-Monroe vs Lamar Prediction
Both southern schools will be looking to respond to losses from Sam Houston State, and I like leaning on the offensive upside of Lamar at home. Louisiana Monroe has struggled to generate offense consistently, and they may be forced to play at an uncomfortable pace, as the Cardinals prefer to push the tempo. The margin is manageable for Lamar here, so let’s roll with them to bounce back Thursday evening.
Corey’s Pick Lamar TO COVeR
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee
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Lamar Cardinals (4-5) vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-4)
Game Info: Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Montagne Center)
Betting Odds: Lamar Cardinals -1.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+ Stream College Basketball all season on ESPN+. Sign up now!
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will head to Beaumont to meet the Lamar Cardinals in non-conference action this Thursday from the Montagne Center on ESPN+. These two schools have an extended history, and Lamar holds a slim head-to-head lead of, 27-26, but ULM has won the last two matchups. Stay tuned for our Louisiana-Monroe vs Lamar prediction.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Preview
Louisiana-Monroe moved to 4-4 after falling to Sam Houston, 63-62. The Warhawks nearly secured a third straight victory before falling to the Bearkats, and they’ll look to get back into the win column this Thursday. LA Monroe is scoring 71.8 points per game, on 43.8% shooting, while allowing 70.1 ppg.
Louisiana-Monroe Team Notes
• Louisiana-Monroe plays at one of the slowest paces in the country, averaging just 67.2 possessions per game (332nd), and they’ve shot poorly from deep, hitting just 29.9% of their three-pointers (294th).
• Veteran guard Tyreke Locure hasn’t scored as well this season, but he still leads ULM in scoring (10.1) and assists (3.1), while grabbing 5.0 rpg.
• Senior forward Nika Metskhvarishvili led the way with 19 points in the win over Northwestern State, and he’s up to 10.0 ppg.
• Sophomore guard Jalen Bolden double-doubled in the loss to Sam Houston, and he leads Monroe in rebounding (6.1), while scoring 9.3 ppg.
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Lamar Cardinals Preview
Lamar fell to 4-5 after losing to Sam Houston in Huntsville, 90-70. The Cardinals were unable to recover from a big halftime deficit, and they’ll attempt to get back to .500 here at home. Lamar is scoring 82.1 points per game, on 43.7% shooting, while allowing 78.7 ppg.
Lamar Team Notes
• Lamar plays an up-tempo style, averaging 76.0 possessions per game (35th), and they’ve complimented that with strong outside shooting, as they’ve knocked down 39.2% of their three-point shots (19th).
• Junior forward Terry Anderson scored a team-high 18 points in the overtime win over Delaware State, and he leads Lamar in scoring (11.8), while grabbing 5.4 rpg.
• Sophomore guard BB Knight has scored 13 points or more in three of the last four games, and he’s up to 11.7 ppg.
• Senior center Adam Hamilton double-doubled in both matchups with UTSA, and he leads the Cards in boards (7.8), while scoring 10.7 ppg.
LA Monroe vs Lamar Trends
• ULM is 3-3 against the spread, with a 2-4 O/U record
• LAM is 5-3 ATS, with a 7-1 over/under record.
Louisiana-Monroe vs Lamar Prediction
Both southern schools will be looking to respond to losses from Sam Houston State, and I like leaning on the offensive upside of Lamar at home. Louisiana Monroe has struggled to generate offense consistently, and they may be forced to play at an uncomfortable pace, as the Cardinals prefer to push the tempo. The margin is manageable for Lamar here, so let’s roll with them to bounce back Thursday evening.
Corey’s Pick Lamar TO COVeR
AUTHOR: Corey Ghee