Monday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (24-6, 18-1 Southland) and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-16, 7-12 Southland) at William R. Johnson Coliseum has a projected final score of 75-61 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored McNeese, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET on March 3.

According to our computer prediction, McNeese is projected to cover the point spread (9.5) against SFA. The two teams are projected to exceed the 135.5 total.

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McNeese vs. SFA Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPNU
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• Where: Huntsville, Texas
• Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum
• Line: McNeese -9.5
• Point total: 135.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -521, SFA +385

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McNeese vs. SFA Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 75, SFA 61

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. SFA

• Pick ATS: McNeese (-9.5)
• Pick OU: Over (135.5)

McNeese has put together a 13-14-0 record against the spread this season, while SFA is 9-17-0. A total of 13 out of the Cowboys’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 11 of the ‘Jacks’ games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 143.6 points per game, 8.1 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its past 10 games, while SFA has gone 2-8 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys are outscoring opponents by 12.5 points per game with a +377 scoring differential overall. They put up 76.9 points per game (98th in college basketball) and give up 64.4 per outing (18th in college basketball).
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by an average of 4.5 boards. It is recording 33.4 rebounds per game (88th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.9 per outing.
• McNeese makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (196th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.1. It shoots 35.1% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
• The Cowboys rank 44th in college basketball by averaging 102 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 18th in college basketball, allowing 85.4 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese wins the turnover battle by 3.1 per game, committing 10.5 (109th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.6.

SFA Performance Insights

• The ‘Jacks put up 66.7 points per game (340th in college basketball) while giving up 67.4 per contest (54th in college basketball). They have a -22 scoring differential.
• SFA pulls down 33.6 rebounds per game (82nd in college basketball) while allowing 31.6 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by two boards per game.
• SFA connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.9 on average.
• SFA has committed 14.7 turnovers per game (357th in college basketball) while forcing 13.8 (33rd in college basketball).

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