UL Monroe Warhawks to Face Louisiana Ragin Cajuns in Sun Belt Conference Showdown

Game outlook

The UL Monroe Warhawks will be facing off against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns in Sun Belt Conference action at the Cajundome on Wednesday night. The Warhawks have been performing well recently, with a three-game winning streak, including an overtime home win against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. On the other hand, the Ragin Cajuns are on a five-game winning streak, with a dominant home win against the Texas State Bobcats. Louisiana-Lafayette is favored in the betting, with an opening line of -13 and the current line at -12.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Warhawks +577 | Ragin Cajuns -900

Spread: Warhawks +12 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 90%.

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

UL Monroe Warhawks recently secured an 85-82 overtime victory against the Arkansas State Red Wolves and aim to build on their success in future games. They demonstrated a decent shooting performance, with a 39.5% overall shooting percentage, a 30.8% accuracy from beyond the arc, and 29 successful trips to the free-throw line. Senior forward Nika Metskhvarishvili made a notable contribution, showcasing his skills with 24 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and a block in 35 minutes of play. On the other hand, the Red Wolves displayed satisfactory offensive performance, achieving shooting splits of 32.9/28.2/82.1 in the matchup. In terms of overall statistics, UL Monroe is currently experiencing some challenges in offensive efficiency. They rank 295th in the country with an average of 69.4 points per game and shoot at 41.3% as a team. The team's defense also needs some improvement, as they allow an average of 73.3 points per game, ranking 232nd in the NCAA. Regarding injuries, there are no reported injuries within the UL Monroe team. In terms of power rankings, UL Monroe holds the 179th position and ranks 307th in offense, averaging 68.56 points per game. Their defensive ranking is 215th, allowing an average of 72.78 points against them per game. In the current season, they hold a record of 7-12 (8-9 ATS). Offensively, the Warhawks have a shooting percentage of 41.4%, ranking 318th in the NCAAB. They also struggle with free-throw shooting, hitting only 65.18% (ranked 340th). Additionally, their three-point shooting stands at a low 27.47%, placing them at 352nd in the nation. On the rebounding front, they perform relatively well, averaging 39.83 rebounds per game, ranking 39th. Their offensive assists and turnovers average at 13.78 and 13.28 per game, respectively, placing them at 144th and 289th. Defensively, UL Monroe allows opponents to shoot 41.73% from the field (ranked 88th) and 73.16% from the free-throw line (ranked 280th in the NCAAB). They struggle in defending against three-point Relive the last possession of regulation and overtime with our very own Voice of the Warhawks @MikeHammett_ @Nikloz2 @tyreesewatson5 #TalonsOut pic.twitter.com/BY7gMPvsch