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The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (3-0) welcome the UL Monroe Warhawks (2-0) to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (SEC Network+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the UL Monroe vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Texas is No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. It has been among the most impressive teams so far this season. The Longhorns beat Colorado State 52-0 in Week 1 and had a primetime showdown with the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines in Week 2, coming out on top 31-12. It then beat UTSA 56-7 in Week 3. The Longhorns will be without starting QB Quinn Ewers (oblique) Saturday. They are 3-0 against the spread (ATS).
The Warhawks beat Jackson State 30-14 to open the season, closing as a 5.5-point favorite. They then took down the UAB Blazers 32-6 in Week 1, covering as an 11-point underdog. UL Monroe, which plays in the Sun Belt, has been led by RB Ahmad Hardy, who leads the team with 161 yards and 2 scores on the season.
– Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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UL Monroe at Texas odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at noon ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread: UL Monroe +44.5 (-110) | Texas -44.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UL Monroe at Texas picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas 45, UL Monroe 10
Moneyline
PASS.
Even if you find odds, avoid them.
Against the spread
BET UL MONROE +44.5 (-110).
The Longhorns are starting QB Arch Manning. The high-profile former 5-star talent should be able to put it on UL Monroe early and get himself off the field. This will be his first career start.
When Manning’s backup comes in, there won’t be the same dynamic nature as there is when Manning takes the field for Ewers. Once they get up multiple scores, that same skill level won’t be on the field.
Also, UL Monroe has covered in both games and won as a double-digit underdog. It certainly won’t win here, but it could put up a fight. Take UL MONROE +44.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 52.5 (-110).
The Warhawks are 0-2 O/U but have scored at least 30 points in both games. They have allowed just 10 points per game but haven’t played an offense even close to the caliber of Texas.
The Longhorns are 2-1 O/U and have scored 50 or more points against both its non-Power 4 opponents. Expect Manning and his offense to continue to dominate weaker defenses.
Back OVER 52.5 (-110).
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