The UL Monroe Warhawks will face the Jacksonville Dolphins in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday afternoon. The Warhawks are 4-8 for the season and do not look like they can finish strong in the Sun Belt Conference.
The Dolphins are 6-3 for the season and will hope to make an impact in the ASUN Conference. The Warhawks defeated the Lamar Cardinals in their most recent game and covered the spread as nine-point favorites. The Dolphins defeated the Charleston-Southern Buccaneers in their last game but failed to cover the spread as 11.5-point favorites.
Jacksonville vs UL Monroe Betting Odds
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Jacksonville vs UL Monroe Match Details
Fixture: JU Dolphins at UL Monroe Warhawks
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20 at 12:30 PM ET
Venue: Fant-Ewing Coliseum, Louisiana
Jacksonville vs UL Monroe Key Stats
The Dolphins are 3-2 in their last five games but have only managed to cover the spread in one contest. In their most recent win against the Buccaneers, Kevion Nolan scored 15 points and dished out six assists, while Jordan Davis scored 13 points and dished out four assists. Omar Payne is averaging a 70% FG percentage for the Dolphins' roster.
The Dolphins are averaging 68.6 points per game on 47.4% shooting while giving up 59.3 points on 38.9% shooting. They are shooting 36.8% from the three-point line and restricting their opponents to a shooting percentage of 28.8% from beyond the arc and 65.4% from the free-throw line. Their defensive tenacity has been stellar this season.
The UL Monroe Warhawks are 2-3 for the season and have covered the spread in two of those contests. In their most recent win against the Cardinals, Tyreke Locure scored 17 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out seven assists, while Jamari Blackmon scored 16 points and dished out four assists, as the rest of the unit too stepped up to the occasion and drove the Warhawks towards victory.
The Warhawks are averaging 73.2 points on 44.2% shooting while giving up 71.2 points on 43.8% shooting. They are shooting 35.1% from the three-point line and 69.7% from the charity stripe. If the offense has lacked flair, then the defense is worse, as they are allowing their opponents to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc and 74.4% from the free throw line.
Jacksonville vs UL Monroe Betting Prediction
Jacksonville has been powerful on the offensive end, and the roster likes to command authority on either end of the court. Defense has been the shining light for the Dolphins' unit, and they will restrain the Warhawks' offense in this one. Take the away team to cover the spread tonight with ease.
Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -7 (-110)
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