- Alabama is a -37.5 point favorite vs. UL Monroe
- UL Monroe vs. Alabama Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
- TV Channel: SECN
UL Monroe (1-0) visit Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on Alabama (0-1) on Sep. 6 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT.
Alabama is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -37.5 (-105).
The UL Monroe vs. Alabama Over/Under is 50.5 total points.
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UL Monroe vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UL Monroe | +37.5 -115 | 50.5 -105 | + |
| Alabama | -37.5 -105 | 50.5 -115 | + |
UL Monroe vs Alabama Prediction:
The winning team model predicts UL Monroe will win this game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both UL Monroe and Alabama, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
UL Monroe vs Alabama Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UL Monroe will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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UL Monroe Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UL – Monroe has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
- UL – Monroe have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 36% ROI)
- UL – Monroe has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+4.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- UL – Monroe has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+4.00 Units / 50% ROI)
- UL – Monroe has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.80 Units / 40% ROI)
Alabama Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Alabama has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.05 Units / 4% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 33% ROI)
- Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Alabama have covered the Spread in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
UL Monroe Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UL Monroe is 0-0 against the spread this college football season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- UL Monroe is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- UL Monroe is 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- UL Monroe is 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Alabama iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Alabama is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -100% ROI
- Alabama is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Alabama is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
UL Monroe: Keys to the Game vs. Alabama
Louisiana-Monroe was winless (0-5) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .532
Louisiana-Monroe was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2024 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .392
Louisiana-Monroe was winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259
Louisiana-Monroe was 1-8 (.111) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .386
Alabama: Keys to the Game vs. UL Monroe
Alabama was 8-1 (.889) when making 7 or more explosive plays in the 2024 season– 16th-best in FBS; Average: .627
Alabama was 9-2 (.818) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– T-12th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .659
Alabama was 9-2 (.818) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: .602
Alabama was 9-1 (.900) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2024 season– T-7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .633
Matchup Notes for UL Monroe vs. Alabama
Alabama’s WRs has been targeted 31 times this season — T-3rd-most among Power 5 WRs. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense has allowed 50 receiving yards this season — 3rd-fewest among NonP5 defenses.
Alabama’s TEs has been targeted 7 times this season — T-3rd-most among SEC TEs. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense has allowed 50 receiving yards this season — 3rd-fewest among NonP5 defenses.
Alabama has been targeted 42 times this season — most among SEC skill players. Louisiana-Monroe’s defense has allowed 50 receiving yards this season — 3rd-fewest among NonP5 defenses.
Louisiana-Monroe has averaged just 8.8 yards after the catch this season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Alabama’s defense has allowed 16.9 RAC this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.
Louisiana-Monroe has averaged just 8.8 yards after the catch this season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Alabama’s defense has allowed 16.9 RAC this season — 4th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana-Monroe’s RBs has rushed for 246 yards on 34 carries (7.2 YPC) this season — 18th-best among FBS RBs. Alabama’s defense have allowed 4.7 YPC this season — 3rd-worst among SEC defenses.
UL Monroe Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana-Monroe WRs averaged 23.0 yards per reception (414 yards/18 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.1
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players averaged 19.4 yards per reception (485 yards/25 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players averaged 22.5 yards per reception (225 yards/10 catches) in close and late situations in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.0
Louisiana-Monroe Skill Players have averaged 18.0 yards per reception (523 yards/29 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9
Louisiana-Monroe has averaged just 8.8 yards after the catch this season — T-27th-worst among FBS skill players. Alabama’s defense has allowed 16.9 RAC this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.
Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends
Alabama WRs averaged 29.0 yards per reception (348 yards/12 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.8
Alabama WRs averaged 29.0 yards per reception (348 yards/12 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.6
Alabama Skill Players averaged 21.1 yards per reception (486 yards/23 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.1
Alabama Skill Players averaged 21.9 yards per reception (636 yards/29 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.1
Alabama Skill Players averaged 21.1 yards per reception (486 yards/23 catches) on 3rd and long in the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9
UL Monroe Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana-Monroe has allowed just 4.2 yards per completion (50 yards/12 completions) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.2
Louisiana-Monroe has not allowed a pass completion for 20+ yards (20 attempts) this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%
Louisiana-Monroe tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 35 rushing attempts (14% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.
Louisiana-Monroe has allowed just 4.2 yards per completion (50 yards/12 completions) this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 10.6
Louisiana-Monroe tackled opponents for a loss on just 65 of 494 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) in the 2024 season– 32nd-worst in FBS; Average: 16%.
Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends
Alabama has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 2 of 14 attempts (14%) this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 1%
Alabama has allowed 4 rushing TDs this season– most in the SEC
Alabama has allowed 4 rushing TDs this season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Alabama has allowed 16.9 yards per completion (152 yards/9 completions) this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.9
Alabama has allowed a Completion Pct of 88% (7 completions/8 attempts) in the 1st half this season– worst in the SEC; Average: 54%
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