Monday’s contest that pits the SE Louisiana Lions (18-10, 12-5 Southland) versus the Northwestern State Demons (13-15, 9-8 Southland) at University Center (LA) has a projected final score of 73-66 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of SE Louisiana, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 24.

Based on our computer prediction, SE Louisiana should cover the point spread, which is currently listed at 4.5. The two teams are projected to eclipse the 137.5 total.

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SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: SE Louisiana -4.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -182, Northwestern State +150

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SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 73, Northwestern State 66

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State

• Pick ATS: SE Louisiana (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

SE Louisiana has a 19-7-0 record against the spread this season compared to Northwestern State, who is 12-8-0 ATS. A total of 12 out of the Lions’ games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Demons’ games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 142.5 points per game, 5.0 more points than this matchup’s total. SE Louisiana is 8-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 games, while Northwestern State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions are outscoring opponents by 4.1 points per game with a +114 scoring differential overall. They put up 73.5 points per game (200th in college basketball) and give up 69.4 per outing (100th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana wins the rebound battle by 2.6 boards on average. It collects 33 rebounds per game, which ranks 127th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.4 per contest.
• SE Louisiana makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (318th in college basketball), 1.4 fewer than its opponents (7.8). It is shooting 33.8% from deep (196th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32.2%.
• The Lions rank 171st in college basketball by averaging 96 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 122nd in college basketball, allowing 90.7 points per 100 possessions.
• SE Louisiana forces 12.3 turnovers per game (101st in college basketball) while committing 11.4 (199th in college basketball play).

Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons put up 69 points per game (301st in college basketball) while giving up 68.8 per outing (84th in college basketball). They have a +6 scoring differential.
• Northwestern State records 32.8 rebounds per game (142nd in college basketball) while allowing 30.2 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.6 boards per game.
• Northwestern State hits 1.2 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 7 (258th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2.
• Northwestern State has committed 1.2 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.3 (277th in college basketball) while forcing 11.1 (214th in college basketball).

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