Saturday’s game between the Northwestern State Demons (8-9, 4-2 Southland) and SE Louisiana Lions (9-8, 3-3 Southland) matching up at Prather Coliseum has a projected final score of 70-69 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Northwestern State, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 4:30 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, SE Louisiana is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against Northwestern State. The two teams are expected to exceed the 134.5 total.

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Northwestern State vs. SE Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Natchitoches, Louisiana
• Venue: Prather Coliseum
• Line: Northwestern State -1.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): Northwestern State -120, SE Louisiana -102

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Northwestern State vs. SE Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Northwestern State 70, SE Louisiana 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Northwestern State vs. SE Louisiana

• Pick ATS: SE Louisiana (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

Northwestern State has an 8-5-0 record against the spread this season compared to SE Louisiana, who is 10-5-0 ATS. The Demons are 5-8-0 and the Lions are 6-9-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams average 143.7 points per game, 9.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Northwestern State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the past 10 contests. SE Louisiana has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons average 71.8 points per game (259th in college basketball) while allowing 70.9 per contest (174th in college basketball). They have a +16 scoring differential overall.
• Northwestern State wins the rebound battle by 2.4 boards on average. It collects 32.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 223rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.6 per outing.
• Northwestern State makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (219th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.9. It shoots 35.4% from deep while its opponents hit 35.5% from long range.
• The Demons’ 94.7 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 207th in college basketball, and the 93.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 232nd in college basketball.
• Northwestern State forces 11.1 turnovers per game (247th in college basketball) while committing 11.7 (211th in college basketball action).

SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions have a +51 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.0 points per game. They’re putting up 71.9 points per game, 257th in college basketball, and are allowing 68.9 per contest to rank 105th in college basketball.
• SE Louisiana is 196th in the country at 32.4 rebounds per game. That’s 1.3 more than the 31.1 its opponents average.
• SE Louisiana makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (297th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 33.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.6%.
• SE Louisiana forces 13.3 turnovers per game (68th in college basketball) while committing 12.9 (302nd in college basketball).

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