Monday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (20-6, 14-1 Southland) and the SE Louisiana Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland) at University Center (LA) has a projected final score of 74-65 based on our computer prediction, with a favored McNeese squad securing the victory. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 17.

Based on our computer prediction, the McNeese versus SE Louisiana matchup has a predicted spread that matches the actual spread (8.5). The two teams are projected to go over the 136.5 total.

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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 an 11-12-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to SE Louisiana, who is 17-7-0 ATS. The Cowboys have an 11-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Lions have a record of 10-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 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 past 10 contests, while SE Louisiana has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys are outscoring opponents by 12.2 points per game with a +318 scoring differential overall. They put up 76.1 points per game (124th in college basketball) and give up 63.9 per outing (16th in college basketball).
• McNeese is 132nd in college basketball at 33 rebounds per game. That’s 3.9 more than the 29.1 its opponents average.
• McNeese makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (215th in college basketball) at a 34% rate (178th in college basketball), compared to the 8 its opponents make while shooting 32.5% from deep.
• The Cowboys average 101.4 points per 100 possessions on offense (56th in college basketball), and give up 85.1 points per 100 possessions (23rd in college basketball).
• McNeese has won the turnover battle by 3.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.4 (97th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.8 (35th in college basketball).

SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions have a +102 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.9 points per game. They’re putting up 72.8 points per game, 224th in college basketball, and are allowing 68.9 per contest to rank 87th in college basketball.
• The 33.3 rebounds per game SE Louisiana accumulates rank 113th in the nation, 2.5 more than the 30.8 its opponents pull down.
• SE Louisiana connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents.
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 11.7 per game (233rd in college basketball) and force 12.2 (117th in college basketball).

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