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Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Louisiana Monroe Indians 1/1/26 NCAAB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana Monroe Indians in college basketball. Both teams are hungry for a win, so let's break down the stats and see where the betting odds are leaning.

Starting with the away team, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are sitting in the 8th position with a 7-7 record. They have been pretty solid at home with a 4-1 record but have struggled on the road with a 1-5 record. Their offense has been decent, scoring a total of 1056 points, but their defense needs some tightening up as they've allowed 1033 points against them.

On the other side, we have the Louisiana Monroe Indians, currently in the 14th position with a 3-11 record. They have a balanced home record of 3-3 but have yet to secure a win on the road with a 0-7 record. Offensively, they have scored 1036 points but have had some struggles defensively, conceding 1161 points.

In terms of power ratings, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles hold a power rating of 62.52, with a win percentage of 0.500. They have a slight points differential of 1.64, indicating that they have been competitive in their games. On the flip side, the Louisiana Monroe Indians have a lower power rating of -165.00, with a win percentage of 0.214. Their points differential is -8.93, showing their struggles both offensively and defensively.

Now, looking at the game odds, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are favored on the road with a spread of -7.5 points. The Louisiana Monroe Indians are the underdogs with a spread of +7.5 points. The moneyline sits at -115 for the Golden Eagles and -105 for the Indians. The over/under is set at 156.0 points, with both the over and under at -115.

Taking all these factors into consideration, it seems like the Southern Miss Golden Eagles have the upper hand in this matchup. Their stronger record, better power rating, and favorable odds suggest that they are the team to bet on in this game. However, in college basketball, upsets are always a possibility, so anything can happen on the court.

As always, remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the game!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Louisiana Monroe Indians beating the visiting Southern Miss Golden Eagles 82-74.