Incarnate Word vs McNeese Prediction 2/3/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Incarnate Word vs McNeese prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 3rd at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Preview

The Incarnate Word Cardinals are 11-11 (4-7) this year after they defeated Houston Christian by a score of 74-64 in their last game. Incarnate Word trailed 36-34 at halftime, but they scored 40 points in the second half for the win. The Cardinals shot 48.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Jalin Anderson led Incarnate Word with 29 points and five assists, while Dylan Hayman added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cardinals defeated New Orleans by a score of 74-58 but did lose to SELA by a score of 86-63 before that. Incarnate Word has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently ninth in the Southland standings. Incarnate Word has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Davion Bailey is averaging 17.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, while Jalin Anderson is averaging 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this year. Incarnate Word is shooting 48.4% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 38.1% on three-pointers this season. 

McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview

The McNeese Cowboys are 16-6 (10-1) this season after they lost to Nicholls by a score of 71-63 in their last game. McNeese trailed 35-28 at halftime and allowed 36 more points in the second half in the loss. The Cowboys shot 48% from the field, 0% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Brandon Murray led McNeese with 16 points and two rebounds, while Quadir Copeland added 14 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cowboys defeated Texas A&M-CC by a score of 74-73 and UT Rio Grande by a score of 93-63. McNeese has won 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently first in the Southland standings with a 10-1 record. McNeese has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 65 points per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Javohn Garcia is averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Sincere Parker is averaging 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game this year. McNeese is shooting 48.1% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why McNeese will beat Incarnate Word

• McNeese State has won each of its last 17 home games against Conference opponents.
• Incarnate Word has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Incarnate Word has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road night games against the Southland Conference.

Incarnate Word vs McNeese Prediction 

McNeese comes into this matchup with a 10-1 record in conference play and they are first in the standings, but they are coming off of a loss. The Cowboys are shooting 48.1% from the field and they are scoring over 77 points per game, but their defense has been elite, as they have allowed 64 points or fewer in four of their last six games. Incarnate Word has won two games in a row and they have very similar offensive stats to McNeese, but they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last seven games. We have seen the Cowboys struggle in their last two games, but I expect them to return to their dominant form here.  Take McNeese at home.