Louisiana Monroe at Southern Miss College Football Picks and Predictions 9/8/2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

M. M. Roberts Stadium

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M. M. Roberts Stadium is the venue for the game between the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Southern Miss as 7.5 point favorites. The Golden Eagles are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-0-0. The Warhawks are 0-1-0 ATS and their over/under record is 0-1-0.

Valuable Louisiana Monroe Warhawks Betting Trends

The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Trends

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are 1-0-0 against the spread

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks have run for 208 yards as a unit, which ranks 56th in the nation. They've run 43 times, averaging 4.8 yards per rush as a unit. The Warhawks have been penalized on offense 10 times for 75 yards so far this year, which has them 17th in the country in penalties. They are 66th in Division 1 in points scored with 34. They have run 96 plays this year for 554 yards, which ranks them 22nd in the nation in total offense. The Warhawks average 5.8 yards per play, which is 66th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 31 1st downs this season, ranking them 16th overall as an offensive unit. Caleb Evans has completed 35 throws while attempting 53 passes for a completion percentage of 66%. He has passed for 346 yards this year. He averages 6.4 adjusted yards per throw and 6.5 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 129.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Warhawks rush defense has given up 23 attempts for 72 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the country against the run. They have had 11 penalties for 89 yards on defense this year. That places them 103rd in Division 1. Louisiana Monroe is 90th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 31. They have given up a total of 437 yards on D, which is 91st in the nation. The Warhawks are 107th in yards per play allowed with 6.7. Opponent offenses have completed 29 throws on 42 attempts against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks defense this season, ranking them 114th and 109th in the country. The Louisiana Monroe pass defense has also surrendered a total of 365 yards in the air, which is 118th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Louisiana Monroe Warhawks have tried 4 field goals this year and made 2, which is 22nd in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 50%. Louisiana Monroe Warhawks kickers have made 67% of their extra points, going 2 for 3 this season. They have returned 5 kicks for 119 yards on special teams, which puts them 16th in kick return yardage. The Warhawks average 24 yards per kick return and they are 27th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 673.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Golden Eagles are 20th in Division 1 in points scored with 55. They have run 78 plays this season for 457 yards, which ranks them 62nd in the nation in total offense. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles average 5.9 yards per play, which is 64th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 29 1st downs this year, placing them 24th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Southern Miss has run for 202 yards as a team, which ranks 60th in the country. They've run 45 times, averaging 4.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Golden Eagles have been penalized on offense 4 times for 35 yards so far this season, which has them 98th in the nation in penalties. Jack Abraham has thrown for 242 yards this season. He has completed 21 passes on 27 attempts for a completion percentage of 77.8%. His quarterback rating this year is 202. He averages 9 yards per pass attempt and 11.9 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Southern Miss is 24th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 7. They have surrendered a total of 199 yards on D, which is 19th in Division 1. The Golden Eagles are ranked 23rd in yards per play allowed with 3.4. Opposing offenses have completed 19 passes on 37 attempts against the Southern Miss defense this season, placing them 72nd and 96th in the country. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles pass defense has also given up a total of 98 yards through the air, which is 22nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 22 attempts for 101 yards this year, putting them in 40th place in D-1 against the run. The Golden Eagles have committed 5 penalties for 35 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 35th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Southern Miss is ranked 11th in the nation in punt returns with 5. They've accumulated 146 punt return yards and average 29.2 yards per return, which is 5th in college football. They have returned 2 kicks for 53 yards on special teams, ranking 51st in kick return yardage. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles average 27 yards per kick return and they are 30th in the country in all-purpose yards with 656. Southern Miss kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 7 for 7 this year. Their punters have totaled 80 yards on 2 punts, averaging 40 yards per punt. That places them 70th in Division 1 in punting average.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Golden Eagles -7.5 and over 68 total points

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