South Alabama vs Louisiana-Monroe Picks and Prediction – 1/26/2024

The South Alabama Jaguars end a two game homestand Thursday with a game in Louisiana against ULM. For other college basketball news see our College Basketball Picks. The Jaguars are one game above .500 despite a nine point loss in their last outing. Defensively South Alabama has struggled this season allowing 77.3 points per game including 88 in their last outing. Offensively South Alabama has carried their weight everything 74.4 points on 44.1% shooting from the floor.

South Alabama struggled on the defensive end in their last outing giving up 88 points including 51 in the second half on 48.4% shooting 50% from beyond the arc. The Jaguars offense did shine making 52.7% of their shots and knocked down 7 long balls but turned the ball over 13 times resulting in the loss. Isiah Gaiter led the way for South Alabama with 25 points on 14 shots.

The UL Monroe Warhawks return home Thursday seven games below .500 following a 7 point victory that ended a long losing streak. Offensively ULM is one of the worst teams in the conference scoring just 67.9 points on 41.1% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Warhawks have had their issues as well allowing 73.2 points per game through 17 games played this season.

Tyreke Locure is the offensive leader for the Warhawks this season averaging 12.4 points per game and 2.7 assists. Nika Metskhvarishvili averages 10 points and Tyreese Watson chips in 8.7 points per game. Jalen Bolden is averaging 8.8 points and a team leading 6.1 rebounds.