Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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  • Louisiana-Monroe is a -5.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Houston Christian / Louisiana-Monroe TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies visit Fant-Ewing Coliseum to take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Monroe, LA.

Louisiana-Monroe is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Houston Christian vs. Louisiana-Monroe Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. Louisiana-Monroe Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+5.5 -115O 139.5 -105+180
Louisiana-Monroe -5.5 -105U 139.5 -115-225

Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana-Monroe will win this college basketball game with 69.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston Christian vs Louisiana-Monroe Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisiana-Monroe will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UL – Monroe has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.44 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UL – Monroe has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UL – Monroe has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 7-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 67.05% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -70.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 8.05% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -16.85% ROI

Louisiana-Monroe Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana-Monroe has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.53% ROI).

  • 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.45 Units / -35.86% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.65 Units / -42.47% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.48% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian averaged 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Houston Christian turned the ball over 402 times last season — 3rd most among Southland Teams

Houston Christian had 21.6 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.2

Louisiana-Monroe Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana-Monroe had a TS% of 43% last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana-Monroe made 5.1 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Louisiana-Monroe had a TS% of 43% last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana-Monroe made 5.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (637 rebounds/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Houston Christian allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,172 points/1,730 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Louisiana-Monroe Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana-Monroe averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (698 rebounds/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Louisiana-Monroe averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (698 rebounds/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Louisiana-Monroe averaged 7.3 steals per game (219 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Louisiana-Monroe allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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