Saturday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (23-6, 17-1 Southland) and Lamar Cardinals (18-11, 13-5 Southland) squaring off at Montagne Center has a projected final score of 73-65 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of McNeese, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET on March 1.

According to our computer prediction, McNeese is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 7.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 133.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: McNeese -7.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -300, Lamar +235

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McNeese vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 73, Lamar 65

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: McNeese (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

McNeese is 13-13-0 against the spread, while Lamar’s ATS record this season is 15-11-0. The Cowboys have hit the over in 13 games, while Cardinals games have gone over 10 times. The teams average 148.3 points per game, 14.8 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 4-6 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 contests, while Lamar has gone 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys average 77.2 points per game (91st in college basketball) while giving up 64.3 per contest (17th in college basketball). They have a +375 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 12.9 points per game.
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It is recording 33.4 rebounds per game (95th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.7 per contest.
• McNeese knocks down 7.7 three-pointers per game (175th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.1 on average.
• The Cowboys average 102.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (38th in college basketball), and give up 85.3 points per 100 possessions (18th in college basketball).
• McNeese has come up on top in the turnover battle by 3.1 turnovers per game, committing 10.6 (115th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.7 (38th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals’ +132 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 71.1 points per game (264th in college basketball) while allowing 66.6 per contest (42nd in college basketball).
• The 33.8 rebounds per game Lamar accumulates rank 78th in college basketball, 3.2 more than the 30.6 its opponents pull down.
• Lamar connects on 7.2 three-pointers per game (236th in college basketball) at a 36.6% rate (54th in college basketball), compared to the 7.0 its opponents make, shooting 32.2% from deep.
• Lamar forces 12.2 turnovers per game (110th in college basketball) while committing 12.0 (258th in college basketball).

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