- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are a -4 point favorite vs. the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
- Southern Mississippi vs. UL Monroe Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Southern Mississippi (2-5) visit JPS Field at Malone Stadium to take on UL Monroe (1-6) on Oct. 31 in Monroe, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are betting favorites in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -4 (-105).
The Southern Mississippi vs. UL Monroe Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Southern Mississippi vs. UL Monroe Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Mississippi | -4 -105 | 56.5 -110 | -165 |
| UL Monroe | +4 -125 | 56.5 -108 | +140 |
Southern Mississippi vs UL Monroe Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Southern Miss will win this game with 62.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
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Southern Mississippi Best Bets Today
- Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 48% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Southern Miss have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)
UL Monroe Best Bets Today
- UL Monroe has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- UL Monroe has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- UL Monroe have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)
- UL Monroe has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- UL Monroe has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.60 Units / 10% ROI)
Southern Mississippi Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Southern Miss Golden Eagles is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Southern Mississippi is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
UL Monroe Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks is 2-5 against the spread this college football season (-3.5 Units / -46.05% ROI).
- UL Monroe is 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -44.55% ROI
- UL Monroe is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
- UL Monroe is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
Southern Mississippi: Keys to the Game vs. UL Monroe
Southern Miss was winless (0-4) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .462
Southern Miss was winless (0-10) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Southern Miss was winless (0-7) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Southern Miss was winless (0-11) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
UL Monroe: Keys to the Game vs. Southern Mississippi
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-13 (.071) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2024 season– T-3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .370
Louisiana-Monroe is winless (0-13) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .379
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-10 (.286) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: .632
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-15 (.062) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .396
Matchup Notes for Southern Mississippi vs. UL Monroe
Louisiana-Monroe’s WRs had 108 receptions in 12 games (just 9.0 per game) last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana-Monroe had 171 receptions in 12 games (just 14.2 per game) last season — T-18th-worst among FBS skill players. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 20.9 receptions per game last season — 24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana-Monroe’s RBs have just 15.8 receiving yards per game since the 2024 season — 17th-worst among FBS RBs. Southern Miss’s defense has allowed 31.1 receiving yards per game to RBs since the 2024 season — 13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 12.8% of 454 attempts last season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.6% of attempts last season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs had 1.5 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS WRs. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense allowed 1.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Mississippi Offensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss were sacked on 23% of pass attempts (14/61) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Southern Miss have thrown one TD on 61 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 5th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 18.2
Southern Miss RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss were sacked on 23% of pass attempts (14/61) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%
UL Monroe Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana-Monroe WRs averaged 22.6 yards per reception (430 yards/19 catches) in the 4th quarter last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.2
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players averaged 19.4 yards per reception (485 yards/25 catches) in the 4th quarter last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.0
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players averaged just 11.1 receptions per game (133/12) last season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.8
Louisiana-Monroe has scored on 17% of their drives (52/301) since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 26%
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players averaged 18.8 yards per reception (339 yards/18 catches) with over 10 yards to go last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3
Southern Mississippi Defensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss has sacked opposing QBs just once on 71 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.6
Southern Miss allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 35 of their 474 carries (7%) last season– worst in FBS; Average: 4%
Southern Miss allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 35 of their 474 carries (7%) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4%
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 45.7
Southern Miss forced 3 fumbles on 474 carries (158.0 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
UL Monroe Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana-Monroe sacked opposing QBs on 22% of pass attempts (4/18) last week– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
Louisiana-Monroe sacked opposing QBs on 22% of pass attempts (4/18) last week– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
The Louisiana-Monroe defense allowed scores on 12% of opponent drives (2/17) last week– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 25%
Louisiana-Monroe allowed 3.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (200 yards / 56 touches) last week– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.9
Louisiana-Monroe allowed just 5.2 yards per completion (47 yards/9 completions) last week– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.7
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