Monday’s contest at University Center (LA) has the McNeese Cowboys (20-6, 14-1 Southland) going head to head against the SE Louisiana Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland) at 7:00 PM ET on February 17. Our computer prediction projects a 74-65 win for McNeese, who are favored by our model.

According to our computer prediction, the McNeese versus SE Louisiana game has a predicted spread that matches the actual spread (8.5). The two sides are projected to eclipse the 136.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. SE Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: McNeese -8.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -350, SE Louisiana +275

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McNeese vs. SE Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 74, SE Louisiana 65

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. SE Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Pick Em
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

McNeese has compiled an 11-12-0 record against the spread this season, while SE Louisiana is 17-7-0. The Cowboys have gone over the point total in 11 games, while Lions games have gone over 10 times. The teams average 148.9 points per game, 12.4 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 games, while SE Louisiana has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys average 76.1 points per game (125th in college basketball) while allowing 63.9 per contest (16th in college basketball). They have a +318 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 12.2 points per game.
• McNeese comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 3.9 boards. It is grabbing 33 rebounds per game (133rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.1 per outing.
• McNeese makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (216th in college basketball) at a 34% rate (178th in college basketball), compared to the 8 its opponents make while shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc.
• The Cowboys rank 56th in college basketball with 101.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 24th in college basketball defensively with 85.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.4 per game (97th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.8 (35th in college basketball).

SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions are outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game, with a +102 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.8 points per game (224th in college basketball) and allow 68.9 per outing (87th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.5 boards. It collects 33.3 rebounds per game (113th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.8.
• SE Louisiana makes 6.1 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents.
• SE Louisiana has committed 11.7 turnovers per game (233rd in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (119th in college basketball).

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