Saturday’s contest 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 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored McNeese, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will start 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 against McNeese. The over/under has been set at 134.5, and the two sides 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 a 9-6-0 record against the spread this season compared to Lamar, who is 7-7-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Cowboys are 7-8-0 and the Cardinals are 6-8-0. The two teams score 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).
• The 32.6 rebounds per game McNeese averages rank 184th in college basketball, and are 3.4 more than the 29.2 its opponents grab per contest.
• McNeese knocks down 7 three-pointers per game (257th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.9 on average.
• The Cowboys rank 60th in college basketball with 102.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 44th in college basketball defensively with 85.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 3.5 turnovers per game, committing 10.5 (90th in college basketball action) while forcing 14 (43rd in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 5.5 points per game (posting 73 points per game, 233rd in college basketball, and allowing 67.5 per contest, 73rd in college basketball) and have a +94 scoring differential.
• 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 knocks down 6.7 three-pointers per game (290th in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (153rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.6 its opponents make, shooting 31.8% from deep.
• 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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