Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Meet Appalachian State Mountaineers for Sun Belt Conference Opener
On Saturday afternoon, the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and Appalachian State Mountaineers will square off in the Warhawks' first Sun Belt Conference matchup of the season. The
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and Appalachian State Mountaineers will square off in the Warhawks' first Sun Belt Conference matchup of the season. The Warhawks come off a 75-65 defeat to Jacksonville, while the Mountaineers lost 76-63 to UNC Ashville. Of the last ten meetings between the two, both teams have taken five wins each. Florida is the betting favorite, opening at -20.5 and the current line is Florida -21.5. Tip-off is set for 1 PM ET at Holmes Convocation Center.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bobcats +2,000 | Gators -6,994
Spread: Bobcats +21.5 (-110) | Gators -21.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 159.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 99%.
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Louisiana Monroe is coming into this game on a three-game losing streak, averaging 62.4 points per game with 36.7% field goals and 22.2% three-pointers. Nika Metskhvarishvili led the Warhawks with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Savion Gallion finished with 12 points and three rebounds and Tyreese Watson with eight points and three rebounds. Defensively, Louisiana Monroe has been struggling, giving up an average of 74.5 points a game with 41.68% of field goals and 68.39% of free throws given up per game. The Warhawks will have to up their defense if they want to break their streak and get their second road win of the season.