LSU vs. Louisiana-Monroe Prediction 11-6-24 College Basketball Picks

The UL Monroe Warhawks and LSU Tigers meet on Wednesday in college basketball action at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Here's a prediction between LSU and Louisiana-Monroe. This article contains a pick between LSU and Louisiana-Monroe.

UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview

The UL Monroe Warhawks beat champion Christian and play Tulane and Rice next. The UL Monroe Warhawks are averaging 111 points on 53.9 percent shooting and allowing 61 points on 32 percent shooting. Jerry Ngopot is averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds while Makai Willis is averaging 15 points and 7 rebounds. AD Diedhiou is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Bolden grabs 5 rebounds. The UL Monroe Warhawks are shooting 38.5 percent from distance and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The UL Monroe Warhawks are allowing 20.6 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 54 rebounds per game.

LSU Tigers betting preview

The LSU Tigers next play Alabama State and Kansas State. LSU won 17 games last season entering its third year under coach Matt McMahon.

Tyrell Ward returned averaging 9.1 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Jalen Reed averaged 7.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. Mike Williams III averaged 2.2 rebounds per game last season and Derek Fountain played 656 minutes last season. LSU lost its three top scorers from last season, all of whom scored in double figures. Guys like Ward and Reed need to take another step forward if this season is to be a success. There is a lot of competition in the SEC, but LSU has won 17 or more games in 6 of the last 7 seasons.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won each of its last eight games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last seven road games while playing at a residual disadvantage.
• Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.

LSU vs. Louisiana-Monroe Prediction

LSU gets the benefit of the doubt for obvious reasons as there is a talent gap. However, let's not pretend that LSU is a top-ranked SEC team and there is a transition period with so much loss of production. Louisiana-Monroe was able to put together a game, shake off the rust and look good despite the lack of competition. That line is thick and I'm not sure LSU deserves it. Give me Louisiana-Monroe and lots of points.