McNeese vs Northwestern State Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/6/25

In this article, we will formulate a McNeese vs Northwestern State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 6th at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview

The McNeese Cowboys are 9-5 (3-0) this year after they defeated East Texas A&M by a score of 75-56 in their last game. McNeese led 41-23 at halftime and they were able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Cowboys shot 50.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Javohn Garcia led McNeese with 24 points and four assists, while Sincere Parker added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Cowboys defeated SELA by a score of 79-51 and New Orleans by a score of 86-61. McNeese has won four games in a row and five of their last six, but they did lose to Mississippi State by a score of 66-63. McNeese has scored 76.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Sincere Parker is averaging 14.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, while Javohn Garcia is averaging 13.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. McNeese is shooting 48.4% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 31.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview

The Northwestern State Demons are 6-7 (3-0) this season after they defeated Nicholls by a score of 68-66 in their last game. Northwestern State led 36-33 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite scoring just 32 points in the second half. The Demons shot 38.6% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Micah Thomas led Northwestern State with 18 points and one assist, while Addison Patterson added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Demons lost to Texas by a score of 77-53 but did beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 89-79 before that. Northwestern State has won four of their last six games, including two wins against Houston Christian and Incarnate Word. Northwestern State has scored 72.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Addison Patterson is averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Jon Sanders II is averaging 11.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Northwestern State is shooting 45.7% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why McNeese will beat Northwestern State

• McNeese State has won each of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
• Northwestern State has lost each of its last four games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-eight of Northwestern State’s last 42 night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 133+ points.
• Seven of McNeese State’s last eight games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 131+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• McNeese State ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.4).
• McNeese State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.4).

McNeese vs Northwestern State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 3-0 conference records and will be looking to stay undefeated in the Southland Conference here. McNeese has played a few tough opponents this year and they nearly beat Mississippi State and Alabama. The Cowboys have won three games in a row and their defense has been very good, as they are allowing 64.4 points per game this year. Northwestern State has lost two of their last three and they have been blown out by a few power four teams this year. The Demons have started conference play with three wins, but McNeese is the much better team when looking at the numbers. Take the Cowboys here.