Monday’s game 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 coming out on top. 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 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 put together an 11-12-0 record against the spread this season, while SE Louisiana is 17-7-0. The Cowboys have an 11-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Lions have a record of 10-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 148.9 points per game, 12.4 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, McNeese is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall while SE Louisiana has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys’ +318 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.1 points per game (124th in college basketball) while giving up 63.9 per contest (16th in college basketball).
• The 33.0 rebounds per game McNeese averages rank 132nd in the country, and are 3.9 more than the 29.1 its opponents collect per contest.
• McNeese makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (215th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.0. It shoots 34.0% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
• The Cowboys rank 56th in college basketball by averaging 101.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 24th in college basketball, allowing 85.1 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has committed 10.4 turnovers per game (97th in college basketball play), 3.4 fewer than the 13.8 it forces on average (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 giving up 68.9 per outing to rank 87th in college basketball.
• The 33.3 rebounds per game SE Louisiana accumulates rank 113th in college basketball, 2.5 more than the 30.8 its opponents pull down.
• SE Louisiana knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (332nd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents.
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been relatively 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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