Saturday’s game between the McNeese Cowboys (12-5, 6-0 Southland) and Lamar Cardinals (9-8, 4-2 Southland) at The Legacy Center has a projected final score of 76-62 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored McNeese, so it should be a lopsided matchup. The game will tip off at 5:00 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Lamar projects to cover the 16.5-point spread in its matchup versus McNeese. The over/under has been set at 134.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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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 hitting the over. The two teams average 150.5 points per game, 16.0 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over the past 10 games. Lamar has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys’ +217 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.5 points per game (117th in college basketball) while allowing 64.8 per contest (34th in college basketball).
• McNeese prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.4 boards. It is collecting 32.6 rebounds per game (184th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.2 per outing.
• McNeese connects on 7.0 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 rank 60th in college basketball by averaging 102.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 44th in college basketball, allowing 85.3 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has committed 3.5 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.5 (90th in college basketball action) while forcing 14.0 (43rd in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals put up 73.0 points per game (233rd in college basketball) while giving up 67.5 per outing (73rd in college basketball). They have a +94 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.5 points per game.
• The 34.0 rebounds per game Lamar accumulates rank 107th in college basketball, 3.4 more than the 30.6 its opponents record.
• Lamar knocks down 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 committed 11.9 turnovers per game (228th in college basketball), 1.3 fewer than the 13.2 it forces (74th in college basketball).

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