True sharp bettors have exploited the NFL point spread at an even higher rate than usual in 2009, but it’s been a productive year in college football picks as well.

Now for the official betting preview of Arkansas State and Louisiana Monroe, once known as Northeast Louisiana. The latest NCAA football spread has UL Monroe -2.5 and as high as three-points at Bodog. The total is 52.5-53.5.  

Arkansas State comes in with a 1-3 straight up record, 1-2 to the sportsbooks. LA Monroe is 3-2 straight up, 4-1 against the spread and they’ve gone over the total at a 3-1 rate.

ASU gets 7.1 passing yards per attempt against teams normally allowing 6.5 but are slightly below average running the ball at 4.6 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.8.

While Arkansas State is average stopping the run, they struggle against the pass allowing 8.0 yards per pass to teams normally getting just 6.7. Overall they allow foes .8 more yards per play above their average.

UL Monroe gets 4.9 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.6 and 7.7 passing yards per attempt to 7.0. However, they are below average on defense allowing 3.4 yards per rush to 3.2 and 6.7 yards per pass to 6.2.

Top expert pick on this game: Kal Elner is without any question the top small college basketball and football handicapper ever. In Sunbelt Conference play, he is 44-18-3 in basketball and football the last six-plus seasons (three basketball, three-plus football). NCAAF Game of the Week is on Arkansas State/Louisiana Monroe. It’s with the total on the MasterLockLine for $16. Click now to purchase sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get more information and a free sports pick   

Against the spread records: The Red Wolves are 10-26 off a spread win and 1-7 on the road. The Warhawks are 2-8 off a bye week, but 6-1 their last seven on grass. The underdog has covered nine straight in the series.