Old Dominion Monarchs vs UL Monroe Warhawks Prediction, 11/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs UL Monroe Warhawks

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location: Malone Stadium in Monroe, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Warhawks (+15.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The UL Monroe Warhawks (3-5) are hosting the Old Dominion Monarchs (5-3) at Malone Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. UL Monroe opens as 15.0-point dogs. The total is set at 53.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Monarchs played the Appalachian State Mountaineers and walked away with a win by a score of 24-21. Against the run, the Monarchs conceded 73 yds on 18 tries, which averages out to 4.1 yards per run allowed. Old Dominion conceded 32 completions on 54 attempts for a total of 301 yds, and a completion rate of 59.3%. Overall, they ran 80 plays which totaled 459 yds. The Old Dominion Monarchs ran the football 45 different times and accrued 149 yds, which came out to an average of 3.3 yards per tote.

The Monarchs have earned 3,675 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Old Dominion has compiled 19 passing touchdowns and 13 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 19 times. Old Dominion has recorded 173 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 49 infractions for 445 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 206.6 yards rushing which ranks them 21st in D-1. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 32.0 points per contest.

The Monarchs are ranked 81st in the country regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 25.6 points per contest. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per run and 179.1 yards on the ground per game for the season. During the season, they have allowed 1,433 running yards through 8 outings. Concerning yards through the air, the Monarchs have given up 1,581 yards which has them ranked 47th in the nation. They have allowed 197.6 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.0%. During this campaign, they are granting 376.8 yards per contest which puts them 78th in the country. They have relinquished 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 13 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Warhawks come into this game with a record of 3-5 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Warhawks took a loss by a score of 49-21 against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. UL Monroe relinquished 38 run attempts for 197 yards (5.2 yards per rush). The Warhawks pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 78.3%, surrendering 248 yds on 18 out of 23 through the air. The Warhawks finished with 312 yds and they ran 66 plays (4.7 yds per play). UL Monroe rushed the ball for 5.2 yards per tote, finishing with 209 yards on 40 attempts.

Concerning this team's ability to score points, the Warhawks are sitting 129th in college football averaging 17.3 points per outing. The UL Monroe Warhawks average 323.9 yards per contest, which has them ranked 118th in the country. The UL Monroe offense has accrued 500 yds of penalties on 57 violations, which has them sitting 27th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 9 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 143 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Warhawks have thrown for a total of 1,205 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 150.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 127th in college football. They maintain an average of 173.3 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,386 yards overall.

UL Monroe has conceded a total of 1,158 yards via the ground game (144.8 yards per contest) as well as 11 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have yielded 19 touchdowns via the pass as well as 243.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 101st in the nation. This year, they have given up 265 pts. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. The Warhawks defense has participated in 523 plays, which ranks them 81st in the nation. The Warhawks are giving up 33.1 points per contest, which has them 124th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Warhawks college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Monarchs -15.0

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