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The Old Dominion Monarchs enter Wednesday night’s matchup as heavy home favorites over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in Sun Belt action. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, and all signs point to a one-sided contest — at least on paper.
But with a spread sitting at -13.5 and a total at 153.5, there are multiple angles for bettors to consider. The Warhawks haven’t been winning many games, but they’ve found some sneaky ATS value in spots like this. Meanwhile, Old Dominion continues to dominate at home and has shown they’re capable of covering large numbers when locked in.
Let’s dive into where the smart money might land.
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Louisiana-Monroe vs Old Dominion Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks | +695 | +13.5 (-109) | O 153.5 (-114) |
| Old Dominion Monarchs | -1190 | -13.5 (-113) | U 153.5 (-116) |
Louisiana-Monroe Betting Form
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks enter this game as massive underdogs, but that’s not necessarily a death sentence from a betting perspective. They’ve covered large numbers in recent weeks by simply hanging around and playing hard, even in lopsided matchups.
The Warhawks don’t have a ton of offensive firepower, but they do score in transition and push tempo when given the chance. Their defense struggles — particularly defending the perimeter and avoiding fouls — but they’ve been able to sneak in the backdoor on occasion when opponents take their foot off the gas late.
For them to cover +13.5, they’ll need to rebound well, limit turnovers, and ideally get to the line with frequency. That’s a tall order against a disciplined ODU team, but not out of the question if they start fast.
Be sure to monitor the Louisiana-Monroe injury report before betting. They’re thin on experience and can’t afford to lose anyone in their guard rotation.
Old Dominion Betting Form
The Old Dominion Monarchs are built to control games, especially at home. They’re efficient, experienced, and grind opponents down with smart half-court sets and tough defense. Their 13.5-point spread reflects not just the mismatch in talent, but also recent form — they’ve won several of their last home games by double digits.
Offensively, ODU doesn’t rely on one star. They distribute well, get into the paint, and hit just enough outside shots to keep defenses honest. Their tempo isn’t blazing fast, but it’s efficient — which allows them to build leads methodically.
Defensively, they’re even better. ODU rotates well, forces tough looks, and doesn’t beat themselves. Against a turnover-prone team like ULM, they’ll likely generate extra possessions. That makes them dangerous both ATS and in terms of pulling away late.
Check the Old Dominion injury report to confirm full strength before laying a big number.
Louisiana-Monroe vs Old Dominion Matchup Breakdown
This is one of the biggest spreads on Wednesday’s board, and there’s a reason. ODU is just better — across the board. The Warhawks are in rebuild mode, while the Monarchs are pushing toward the top tier of the Sun Belt.
Matchup Notes:
- Tempo differential: ULM pushes pace more than ODU, but the Monarchs will try to slow it down
- Turnovers: Big edge to ODU — they protect the ball and force mistakes
- Rebounding: Slight lean to the Monarchs, especially on the defensive glass
- Free throw shooting: ULM gets to the line more, but ODU shoots better from the stripe
ODU has the clear edge in metrics that matter ATS: defense, half-court execution, depth. But big spreads carry risk — and ULM could sneak inside the number if they shoot well from deep or if ODU eases up in the final minutes.
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Louisiana-Monroe vs Old Dominion Predictions and Best Bets
There’s not a lot of mystery here. ODU is the better team and should win comfortably. But covering -13.5 means staying locked in the entire way. It also means scoring with efficiency, limiting fouls, and closing strong.
ULM has made a habit of sliding through backdoors late in games — so tread lightly if you’re only looking at the full-game spread. Instead, there’s sharper value on ODU 1H -7.5 or a team total over, where they’ve consistently cashed in the first 20 minutes.
As for the total — 153.5 feels high considering ODU’s tempo. That number likely reflects ULM’s pace and potential for garbage-time buckets. If the Monarchs dominate early and slow things down late, this could sneak under.
Lean: ODU Team Total Over 83.5
Best Bet: Old Dominion 1H -7.5 (-110)
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