Saturday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (12-5, 6-0 Southland) and the Lamar Cardinals (9-8, 4-2 Southland) at The Legacy Center is expected to be a one-sided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-62 and heavily favors McNeese to come out on top. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on January 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar is projected to cover the spread (16.5) versus McNeese. The two sides are expected to go over the 134.5 total.

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McNeese vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Venue: The Legacy Center
• Line: McNeese -16.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -1786, Lamar +880

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McNeese vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 76, Lamar 62

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+16.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

McNeese has compiled a 9-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Lamar is 7-7-0. The Cowboys are 7-8-0 and the Cardinals are 6-8-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams combine to score 150.5 points per game, 16.0 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 games, while Lamar has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys are outscoring opponents by 12.7 points per game with a +217 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.5 points per game (117th in college basketball) and give up 64.8 per contest (34th in college basketball).
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by 3.4 boards on average. It records 32.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 184th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.2 per outing.
• McNeese makes 7 three-pointers per game (257th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9. It shoots 32.9% from deep while its opponents hit 31.3% from long range.
• The Cowboys average 102.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (60th in college basketball), and give up 85.3 points per 100 possessions (44th in college basketball).
• McNeese has committed 10.5 turnovers per game (90th in college basketball action), 3.5 fewer than the 14 it forces on average (43rd in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals’ +94 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 73 points per game (233rd in college basketball) while allowing 67.5 per outing (73rd in college basketball).
• Lamar prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.4 boards. It records 34 rebounds per game (107th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.6.
• Lamar connects on 6.7 three-pointers per game (290th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 34.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.8%.
• Lamar has come up on top in the turnover battle by 1.3 per game, committing 11.9 (228th in college basketball) while forcing 13.2 (74th in college basketball).

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