Saturday’s game between the McNeese Cowboys (21-6, 15-1 Southland) and the Texas A&M-CC Islanders (17-11, 10-6 Southland) at The Legacy Center is expected to be a one-sided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 78-64 and heavily favors McNeese to secure the victory. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on February 22.

Based on our computer prediction, McNeese is projected to cover the spread (10.5) versus Texas A&M-CC. The two sides are expected to fall short of the 144.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. Texas A&M-CC Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 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 -10.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -581, Texas A&M-CC +420

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McNeese vs. Texas A&M-CC Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 78, Texas A&M-CC 64

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Texas A&M-CC

• Pick ATS: McNeese (-10.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

McNeese has put together an 11-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Texas A&M-CC is 13-10-0. The Cowboys have hit the over in 12 games, while Islanders games have gone over 13 times. The teams score 153.8 points per game, 9.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, McNeese is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall while Texas A&M-CC has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys’ +324 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.6 points per game (108th in college basketball) while giving up 64.6 per contest (22nd in college basketball).
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by an average of 3.9 boards. It is recording 32.9 rebounds per game (134th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.0 per outing.
• McNeese makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (185th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 34.6% from deep while its opponents hit 32.7% from long range.
• The Cowboys average 101.9 points per 100 possessions (45th in college basketball), while giving up 85.9 points per 100 possessions (27th in college basketball).
• McNeese has committed 3.1 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.5 (104th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.6 (42nd in college basketball).

Texas A&M-CC Performance Insights

• The Islanders are outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game, with a +245 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.2 points per game (96th in college basketball) and give up 68.5 per outing (73rd in college basketball).
• Texas A&M-CC wins the rebound battle by an average of 3.9 boards. It records 33.5 rebounds per game (94th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.6.
• Texas A&M-CC makes 5.8 three-pointers per game (343rd in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (152nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 per contest its opponents make, shooting 33.4% from deep.
• Texas A&M-CC wins the turnover battle by 1.9 per game, committing 11.6 (222nd in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.5.

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