Monday’s game features the McNeese Cowboys (11-5, 5-0 Southland) and the Houston Christian Huskies (6-10, 3-2 Southland) facing off at Sharp Gymnasium in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 76-62 victory for heavily favored McNeese according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on January 13.

According to our computer prediction, Houston Christian is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 14.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 137.5 total.

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McNeese vs. Houston Christian Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Sharp Gymnasium
• Line: McNeese -14.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -1449, Houston Christian +810

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McNeese vs. Houston Christian Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 76, Houston Christian 62

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Houston Christian

• Pick ATS: Houston Christian (+14.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

McNeese has put together an 8-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Houston Christian is 13-1-0. The Cowboys are 7-7-0 and the Huskies are 8-6-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 144.9 points per game, 7.4 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while Houston Christian has gone 9-1 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys outscore opponents by 12.6 points per game (scoring 77.7 points per game to rank 115th in college basketball while allowing 65.1 per contest to rank 37th in college basketball) and have a +201 scoring differential overall.
• McNeese records 32.5 rebounds per game (200th in college basketball) while allowing 29.2 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.3 boards per game.
• McNeese makes 7 three-pointers per game (251st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8. It shoots 32.8% from deep while its opponents hit 31.6% from long range.
• The Cowboys average 102.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (59th in college basketball), and allow 85.8 points per 100 possessions (56th in college basketball).
• McNeese has committed 3.2 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.6 (90th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.8 (51st in college basketball).

Houston Christian Performance Insights

• The Huskies’ -65 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 67.2 points per game (331st in college basketball) while giving up 71.3 per contest (189th in college basketball).
• Houston Christian records 28.4 rebounds per game (343rd in college basketball) while conceding 31.3 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.9 boards per game.
• Houston Christian connects on 7.4 three-pointers per game (218th in college basketball), 1.8 more than its opponents.
• Houston Christian and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Huskies commit 11.1 per game (135th in college basketball) and force 11 (264th in college basketball).

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