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Lamar vs McNeese State Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks
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McNeese State (26-6) vs Lamar (20-12)
March 12, 2025 at 05:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: McNeese State -12.5 — Over/Under: 132.5
The Lamar Cardinals and McNeese Cowboys meet Wednesday in the college basketball Southland Final at the Legacy Center. Here’s a Lamar vs McNeese Prediction. This article will include a Lamar vs McNeese Pick.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals are coming off two straight wins over Nicholls. Lamar has won 11 of its last 14 games after being 9-9 on the season.
The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 70.8 points on 43.63 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Alexis Marmolejos is averaging 14.4 points and 2.1 assists, while Ja’Sean Jackson is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Andrew Holifield is the third double-digit scorer and Adam Hamilton is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview
The McNeese Cowboys recently beat Lamar, Stephen F. Austin, and Northwestern State. McNeese has won 10 straight games and has lost just once since December 22.
The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 77.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 64.4 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Alyn Breed is averaging 17.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Javohn Garcia is averaging 12.6 points and 1.9 assists. Sincere Parker is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Shumate is dishing 0.9 assists. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won each of its last 23 home games against Conference opponents.
- Lamar has lost three of its last four day games at The Legacy Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Lamar has lost the first half in six of its last seven games at The Legacy Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Lamar Cardinals will win
- Lamar has won eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of McNeese State’s last 11 Wednesday games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Each of Lamar’s last three road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- McNeese State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.4).
- McNeese State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.1).
- Lamar ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (66.2).
- Lamar ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (41.1%).
Lamar vs McNeese Injury Report
Lamar doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. McNeese will continue to be without Alyn Breed due to a knee injury.
Lamar vs McNeese Prediction
McNeese has been the team to beat in the Southland all season and there’s no reason to step in front of the Cowboys in terms of winning. However, we’re getting a lot of points with Lamar, and while McNeese won both games against the Cardinals this season, those games were decided by a combined 13 points. The underdog has covered four of the last six games between McNeese and Lamar. Also, Lamar is 17-10-2 ATS on the season and that includes covers in seven of its last eight games. Title game, we should expect a competitive contest. Give me Lamar and the points.
