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The UL Monroe Warhawks (2-5) will host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-4) on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET.
The Warhawks are small favorites (-2) in their matchup versus the Red Wolves, with the over/under at 56 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Warhawks are -130 and the Red Wolves are +109.)
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Game Info for UL Monroe vs. Arkansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Monroe, Georgia
- Stadium: JPS Field at Malone Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL Monroe | -2 | -109 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -130 | +109 |
UL Monroe Pick Insights
- UL Monroe’s ATS record is 4-2-0 this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of UL Monroe’s six games with a set total.
UL Monroe Stats & Insights
- UL Monroe sports the 104th-ranked offense this season (334.3 yards per game), and have been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-worst with 449.3 yards allowed per game.
- It’s been a difficult stretch for UL Monroe, which ranks 18th-worst in scoring offense (19.9 points per game) and 18th-worst in scoring defense (32.7 points per game allowed) in 2023.
- It’s been a rough stretch for UL Monroe in terms of throwing the football and defending the pass, ranking 20th-worst in passing offense (173.9 passing yards per game) and 13th-worst in passing defense (268.9 passing yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 20th-worst in the FBS (180.4 rushing yards allowed per game), UL Monroe has played better offensively, ranking 63rd in the FBS by totaling 160.4 rushing yards per game.
- UL Monroe ranks sixth-worst in third-down percentage (28.9%) and third-worst in third-down percentage allowed (52.8%) this year.
- With 16 forced turnovers (sixth in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (63rd in the FBS), UL Monroe’s +6 turnover margin is the 16th-best in college football.
UL Monroe’s Best Players
- Jiya Wright has 776 pass yards for UL Monroe, completing 54% of his passes and throwing seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 246 rushing yards (35.1 ypg) on 64 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Isaiah Woullard has racked up 341 yards on 68 carries while finding the end zone one time.
- Hunter Smith has carried the ball 49 times for 322 yards (46 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Tyrone Howell has hauled in 32 receptions for 361 yards (51.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
- Devaughn Mortimer has caught 10 passes while averaging 30.7 yards per game.
- Dariyan Wiley has a total of 175 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 12 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Adin Huntington leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 29 tackles.
- Michael Batton, UL Monroe’s top tackler, has 45 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Jaterious Evans has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 33 tackles, four TFL, and three passes defended.
Arkansas State Betting Insights
- Arkansas State has covered the spread twice in seven opportunities this year.
- When it has played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, Arkansas State is 2-4 against the spread.
- Arkansas State has gone over in three of their seven games with a set total (42.9%).
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 456.4 total yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst. On offense, it ranks 88th with 361.3 total yards per contest.
- Arkansas State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 35.1 points per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 107th with 21.4 points per contest.
- Arkansas State has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 14th-worst with 264.6 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on offense, regstering 220.6 passing yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Arkansas State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, ceding 191.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 87th with 140.7 rushing yards per contest.
- With a 34.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, Arkansas State ranks 104th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 101st, giving up a 42.6% third-down rate.
- After forcing five turnovers (125th in the FBS) and turning the ball over eight times (37th in the FBS) this season, Arkansas State has the 97th-ranked turnover margin of -3.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor has been a dual threat for Arkansas State this season. He has 1,156 passing yards (165.1 per game) while completing 60.5% of his passes. He’s tossed 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 246 yards (35.1 ypg) on 61 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Ja’Quez Cross has rushed for 394 yards on 61 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Courtney Jackson paces his team with 379 receiving yards on 20 catches with five touchdowns.
- Jeff Foreman has 12 receptions (on 26 targets) for a total of 288 yards (41.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Corey Rucker’s 42 targets have resulted in 16 grabs for 283 yards.
- Keyron Crawford has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 24 tackles.
- Javante Mackey, Arkansas State’s top tackler, has 40 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Eddie Smith has a team-high one interception to go along with 13 tackles and one pass defended.
