In one of the compelling matchups on the Southland college basketball slate on Saturday, the McNeese Cowboys and Mississippi State Bulldogs hit the court at Cadence Bank Arena — see below for our ATS picks.

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Pick: Lamar +2 vs. Louisiana

• Matchup: Lamar Cardinals at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Lamar by 3.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Louisiana -2
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: December 14
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: ESPN+

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Pick: Northwestern State +14.5 vs. Cal

• Matchup: Northwestern State Demons at California Golden Bears
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Cal by 9.6 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Cal -14.5
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Date: December 14
• TV Channel: ACC Network Extra

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Pick: McNeese +9.5 vs. Mississippi State

• Matchup: McNeese Cowboys vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Mississippi State by 5.9 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Mississippi State -9.5
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Date: December 14
• TV Channel: ESPNU
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Pick: Texas A&M-CC +2 vs. Hawaii

• Matchup: Texas A&M-CC Islanders at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
• Projected Favorite & Spread: Texas A&M-CC by 0.1 points (Bet on BetMGM)
• Spread: Hawaii -2
• Time: 12:00 AM ET
• Date: December 15
• TV Channel: Spectrum Sports

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