Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Southern Miss. Golden Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pac-12 at night will feature a late matchup on Thursday between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans. Utah (15-9, 6-7 Pac-12) is coming off a home loss to Arizona State,
Game outlook
The Pac-12 at night will feature a late matchup on Thursday between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans. Utah (15-9, 6-7 Pac-12) is coming off a home loss to Arizona State, while USC (9-15, 3-10 Pac-12) suffered a heavy defeat on the road at Stanford. This is the only game between these two teams this season, with USC winning both matchups against Utah last year. The game will take place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, with tipoff scheduled for 11:00 EST and broadcasted on FS1. Southern Miss. is the opening betting favorite at -8.5, with the current line at Southern Miss. -7.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Warhawks +280 | Golden Eagles -358
Spread: Warhawks +7.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Miss. will win straight-up is 78%.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
The Utah Utes have experienced a recent decline in their performance within the Pac-12 conference, losing four out of their last five games. Their defeats came at the hands of both Washington and Arizona schools, with a solitary win against Colorado during this period. As a result, their league play record stands at 6-7, placing them in seventh position in the standings. Despite a loss in their most recent game against Arizona State, center Branden Carlson showcased his prowess with an impressive performance, scoring 25 points and securing 12 rebounds. Carlson has been a standout player for the Utes, leading the team in scoring with an average of 17.0 points per game, as well as contributing 7.0 rebounds per game. Recently, he has displayed exceptional form, scoring 25 points against Arizona State and 27 points in the previous game against Arizona. Notably, Carlson possesses both excellent athleticism and shooting ability, having made 37 three-pointers this season. Gabe Madsen, a 6'6 senior guard, has also been a reliable shooter for the team, making 67 three-pointers on a 40.9% shooting accuracy. Additionally, the 6'0 senior guard Deivon Smith has made a positive impact since joining the team halfway through the season, averaging 10.7 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game. According to the KenPom rankings, Utah currently holds the 42nd overall position, ranking 43rd in offensive efficiency and 65th in defensive efficiency. In terms of their style of play, the Utes exhibit a moderate pace, being ranked 77th in the nation for tempo. In recent Bracketology projections, Utah is placed in the "Last Four In" section, implying that they are just within the bubble for postseason qualification. However, it is important to note that G Rollie Worster is currently listed as out due to injury, with an average of 9.9 points per game. On the other side, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks hold a power ranking of 313. Offensively, they rank 273rd in the nation, scoring an average of 70.45 points per game. Defensively, they rank 257th, allowing an average of 74.64 points per game against them. Louisiana-Monroe's shooting percentages include 42.55% for field goals (ranking 291st), Pretty pass over the top from @sneakgod for the @Keba_Keita_13 hammer🔨 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/aoquY1FcZ5