UAB Blazers vs
Louisiana-Monroe WarhawksPredictions & Preview

UAB Blazers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against UL Monroe Warhawks After Strong Season Opener

The UAB Blazers started their season on a high note with a convincing 41-3 win over Alcorn State, led by senior quarterback Jacob Zeno's strong performance. They are now looking to continue their winning streak against the UL Monroe Warhawks, who also won their opening game. UL Monroe quarterback General Booty faced challenges in their last game and will be looking to improve against UAB. The current betting line favors UAB at -13.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blazers -500 | Warhawks +380
• Spread: Blazers -13 (-110) | Warhawks +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 83%.

UAB vs Louisiana-Monroe Stats

UAB Blazers

The UAB Blazers had a strong start to the season with a 41-3 victory over Alcorn State, accumulating 517 total yards with effective running and solid defense. Running back Lee Beebe Jr. stood out with two rushing touchdowns. The defense only allowed three points and 177 total yards, recording two turnovers. The team looks to carry this momentum into their next game. UAB is ranked 15th in offense and 6th in defense, with a power ranking of 90 and a 1-0 record. No injuries have been reported for UAB.

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Analysis

The UL Monroe Warhawks had a strong performance in their Week 1 game against Jackson State, winning 30-14. Running back Ahmad Hardy stood out with 103 rushing yards and a touchdown. The defense held the Tigers to 14 points and 59 rushing yards. UL Monroe dominated the time of possession, holding the ball for 34:49. Moving forward, they will need to continue improving to maintain their success throughout the season. There are no injuries reported for UL Monroe. Currently, the Warhawks have a power ranking of 130, are ranked #22 for offense, and #15 for defense. They have a record of 1-0 overall. In their last three matchups, UAB has gone 1-1 against Louisiana-Monroe.

UAB Blazers Expected to Dominate UL Monroe on the Road

The UAB Blazers demonstrate superiority in this matchup and are likely to maintain control on the road. Despite the initial spread of 11.5 points, there has been a slight loss of line value in this particular game. Jacob Zeno outperformed General Booty, contributing to a more successful and well-rounded game. While UAB faced a weaker opponent in Week 1, the Warhawks offense displayed moments of strength. With a strong running back and impressive pass defense, UAB will likely employ a strategy of stacking the box to compel UL Monroe to rely on passing to advance the ball. It is advisable to predict a victory for UAB Blazers by a margin of more than two possessions in this matchup.

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