Monday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (9-5, 3-0 Southland) and the Northwestern State Demons (7-7, 3-0 Southland) at Prather Coliseum has a projected final score of 73-63 based on our computer prediction, with a favored McNeese squad securing the victory. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 6.

Based on our computer prediction, Northwestern State is projected to cover the point spread (10.5) against McNeese. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 130.5 total.

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McNeese vs. Northwestern State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Venue: Prather Coliseum
• Line: McNeese -10.5
• Point total: 130.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -599, Northwestern State +430

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McNeese vs. Northwestern State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 73, Northwestern State 63

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Northwestern State

• Pick ATS: Northwestern State (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Over (130.5)

McNeese has compiled a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Northwestern State is 8-2-0. The Cowboys have hit the over in five games, while Demons games have gone over three times. The teams score 148.9 points per game, 18.4 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the past 10 contests. Northwestern State has gone 8-2 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys average 76.5 points per game (156th in college basketball) while allowing 64.4 per outing (31st in college basketball). They have a +169 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 12.1 points per game.
• The 32.2 rebounds per game McNeese averages rank 232nd in the nation, and are 2.8 more than the 29.4 its opponents grab per contest.
• McNeese knocks down 6.6 three-pointers per game (289th in college basketball) at a 31.2% rate (295th in college basketball), compared to the 8.3 per outing its opponents make while shooting 32% from deep.
• The Cowboys average 101.4 points per 100 possessions on offense (78th in college basketball), and allow 85.4 points per 100 possessions (65th in college basketball).
• McNeese has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 10.6 per game (93rd in college basketball action) while forcing 14 (51st in college basketball).

Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game (posting 72.4 points per game, 252nd in college basketball, and allowing 69.5 per contest, 131st in college basketball) and have a +40 scoring differential.
• Northwestern State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.3 boards. It collects 32.9 rebounds per game (189th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.6.
• Northwestern State hits 7.4 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8 on average.
• Northwestern State and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Demons commit 11.6 per game (189th in college basketball) and force 11.8 (192nd in college basketball).

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