Sam Houston State Favored to Extend Win Streak Over Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks with Improved Defense
The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and the Sam Houston State Bearkats, both of whom are yet to play within their respective conferences for this season, will face off against each
Game outlook
The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and the Sam Houston State Bearkats, both of whom are yet to play within their respective conferences for this season, will face off against each other on Tuesday night. Currently, the Warhawks are on a winning streak of two games, while the Bearkats are coming off a 69-60 loss to Missouri State. Sam Houston State is 8-2 in its last 10 games against the Warhawks. The current betting odds have Sam Houston State being favored at a line of -9.5. The game is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM. ET at the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Warhawks +370 | Bearkats -500
Spread: Warhawks +9.5 (-110) | Bearkats -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Sam Houston St. will win straight-up is 83%.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
Louisiana-Monroe, ranked 159th in power rankings, is 4-3 this season and is coming into this game on a two-game winning streak. They are averaging 59.8 points per game and have been strong offensively, making 59.5 percent of their field goals and 50 percent of their three-pointers. Jacob Wilson led the Warhawks with 16 points and seven assists while Jerry Ngopot finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds and P.D. McCraney added 11 points, three rebounds and four assists. Despite struggling defensively, giving up 72.2 points per game, Louisiana Monroe faced 63 points in their last game and will need a similar effort to win this game.