<p>Planning on watching today's Warhawks and Golden Eagles game? Catch the action at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, MS, as the Golden Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Southern Miss is favored by -8.5 vs. Louisiana-Monroe in a Sun Belt conference matchup.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Miss Golden Eagles -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Green Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Golden Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Southern Miss pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Louisiana-Monroe Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Warhawks dropped to 2-12 on the season after a 70-51 road loss to Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, Louisiana-Monroe not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Louisiana-Monroe trailed 34-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points (121) fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe managed just 51 points in their last game, shooting 34.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with a 32.1% mark on two-point attempts and 37% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 27 from deep.</p> <p>The Warhawks struggled at the free-throw line, making only 3 of 7 attempts. They had just 4 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Jerry Ngopot and Coltie Young each scored 14 points, with Young hitting 3 of 6 threes. Noah Amenhauser was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and finishing with 13 points.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (17/26).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warhawks struggled, making just 7 of 27 three-point shots for 25%. They did well at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 18 attempts for 83%. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Southern Miss Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Southern Miss fell to 4-9 on the season after a 74-71 road loss to Old Dominion on Saturday. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, the Golden Eagles not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>The game’s total points came in just under the O/U line of 146.5, with Southern Miss scoring 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36.</p><p>Southern Miss put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field. They hit 52.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 19 attempts, and had an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%.</p> <p>Andre Curbelo led the way with 19 points and 8 assists, shooting 50% from three. Robert Davis Jr. added 18 points, while DeAntoni Gordon contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6% overall.</p><p>Southern Miss gave up 74 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came inside, where they hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 23/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Miss held their opponent to just 11% shooting, with only 2 made threes on 17 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 22/29, shooting 75%. The Golden Eagles also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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