Louisiana (2-9) vs McNeese State (5-5)
Game Info: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Cajundome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisiana +12 / McNeese State -12 — Over/Under: 142
The McNeese State Cowboys and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Cajundome. Here’s a McNeese State vs Louisiana prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best McNeese State vs Louisiana pick. We will examine:
The McNeese State Cowboys’ recent form and player performance
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the McNeese State Cowboys
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
Recent betting trends in games played between McNeese State and Louisiana
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the McNeese State vs Louisiana game
McNeese State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Cowboys went 4-2 over their first six games this year, beating the College of Biblical Studies, North Texas, Illinois State, and Longwood. McNeese has since gone just 1-3 with losses to Liberty, Santa Clara, and Mississippi State.
In the Mississippi State game on Saturday, the Cowboys held a 29-29 tie going into the second half. McNeese State was outscored 37-34 for a 66-63 loss. Joe Charles topped the team with his 19 points and six boards.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting Preview
Over on the Cajuns’ side, they lost to Kent State, Houston, Rice, Liberty, George Washington, UAB, Nicholls, and Louisiana Tech in their first nine outings. Louisiana has beaten SE Louisiana and App State during a 2-1 stretch since.
Matched up against the Mountaineers on Wednesday, the Cajuns held a 35-21 edge by the break. Louisiana was outscored 41-33 from there but got the win 68-62. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil finished with 15 points and eight rebounds.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Louisiana has won eight of its last nine games against McNeese State.
- McNeese State has lost each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won seven of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisiana has lost each of its last five day games.
McNeese State vs Louisiana Prediction
I’ll likely try Louisiana here. The Cajuns have looked better over their last three outings, and they’re coming off a solid win over App State. Louisiana hit 41.8 percent from the field with a 36-31 rebounding edge in that one but did have 12 turnovers for 17 Mountaineers points. That makes 68 or more points in two of the last three games for the Cajuns.
As for the Cowboys, they lost to Mississippi State thanks mostly to 10-of-17 (58.8 percent) from the line and 15 turnovers for 20 Bulldogs points in a sloppy game. Otherwise, it was a great effort. McNeese has been below 68 points in three of the last four (all three were losses) however, so a good shooting performance from Louisiana could do it here.