Old Dominion vs Louisiana-Monroe Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

On Saturday, the Old Dominion Monarchs (3-8) face off against the UL Monroe Warhawks (4-9) at the Fant-Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, Louisiana. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

UL Monroe comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a close game that ended with a 74-68 defeat against Houston Christian, Jalen Bolden was a standout performer for the Warhawks, leading his team with 21 points. This season, Bolden has been the top scorer for UL Monroe, consistently putting up an average of 12.8 points per game. Close behind him in scoring are Tyreese Watson and Coltie Young, both contributing an average of 10.8 points per game. Not only is Bolden dominant in scoring, but he also leads the team in rebounding, pulling down an average of 6.8 rebounds each game. Meanwhile, Tyreese Watson is proving to be critical in playmaking, leading the Warhawks with an average of 4 assists per game. Defensively, the team has struggled in recent matchups, conceding an average of 75.2 points over their last five games. Desperate to break their losing streak, UL Monroe is hoping that playing on their home court will provide the extra lift they need. In terms of overall offensive production, the Warhawks have been putting up an average of 72.6 points per game.

Old Dominion enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a close match against Northeastern, the Old Dominion Monarchs were defeated 75-71. Robert Davis Jr. stood out with an impressive performance, scoring 17 points for his team. This season, Davis Jr. has been a key player for Old Dominion, leading the team in scoring with an average of 12.7 points per game. Hot on his heels is Devin Ceaser, the Monarchs’ second-highest scorer, who has maintained an average of 12.5 points per game thus far. On the defensive side, Stephaun Walker is the team’s leading rebounder, pulling down an average of 7.8 rebounds per game. Facilitating plays for the team, Jaden Johnson has been instrumental in distributing the ball, leading the Monarchs with an average of 3.7 assists per game. Defensively, Old Dominion has struggled in their recent fixtures, allowing opponents to score an average of 75.2 points over the last five games. Currently, the Monarchs find themselves in a challenging position similar to UL Monroe, urgently needing a win to rejuvenate their season. Overall, Old Dominion averages 67.9 points scored per game.

Old Dominion and UL Monroe have each faced setbacks recently, losing four out of their last five games. In this stretch, both teams have conceded the same average points per game. Although UL Monroe has struggled to secure victories at home, their defense has shown remarkable strength on their own court. Meanwhile, Old Dominion began their season with losses in their initial two road games. Both teams look to one-up each other in their first conference game of the year. Final Score Prediction, UL Monroe Warhawks win 72-70.