Saturday’s contest between the SE Louisiana Lions (11-8, 5-3 Southland) and the Incarnate Word Cardinals (9-10, 2-6 Southland) at University Center (LA) has a projected final score of 74-68 based on our computer prediction, with a favored SE Louisiana squad coming out on top. Game time is at 4:30 PM ET on January 25.

According to our computer prediction, SE Louisiana should cover the point spread, which is listed at 4.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 140.5 over/under.

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SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 4:30 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: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -210, Incarnate Word +168

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SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 74, Incarnate Word 68

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word

• Pick ATS: SE Louisiana (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

SE Louisiana has gone 12-5-0 against the spread, while Incarnate Word’s ATS record this season is 7-8-0. The Lions have a 7-10-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 9-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 148.6 points per game, 8.1 more points than this matchup’s total. SE Louisiana is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its past 10 games, while Incarnate Word has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions’ +60 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 71.8 points per game (253rd in college basketball) while giving up 68.6 per outing (95th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana is 176th in the country at 32.5 rebounds per game. That’s 1.8 more than the 30.7 its opponents average.
• SE Louisiana knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (322nd in college basketball) while shooting 33.2% from deep (218th in college basketball). It is making 1.1 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.4 per game while shooting 29.9%.
• The Lions record 93.1 points per 100 possessions (244th in college basketball), while allowing 89 points per 100 possessions (112th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana has committed 12.7 turnovers per game (293rd in college basketball action) while forcing 12.8 (100th in college basketball).

Incarnate Word Performance Insights

• The Cardinals put up 76.8 points per game (126th in college basketball) while giving up 70 per outing (131st in college basketball). They have a +130 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 6.8 points per game.
• Incarnate Word is 263rd in college basketball at 31.1 rebounds per game. That’s 3.9 more than the 27.2 its opponents average.
• Incarnate Word connects on 8.6 three-pointers per game (103rd in college basketball), 1.2 more than its opponents.
• Incarnate Word has won the turnover battle by 2.1 per game, committing 10.1 (51st in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (144th in college basketball).

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