| MATCHUP | McNeese State Cowboys | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-2 | 11-0 |
| Where | Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview
The McNeese Cowboys beat East Texas A&M and Houston Christian, and they play Lamar next. McNeese has won 4 straight games.
The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 88 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Larry Johnson is averaging 16.6 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Tyshawn Archie is averaging 13.5 points and 2.6 assists. Javohn Garcia is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Richards Jr. is dishing 0.8 assists. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines beat Maryland and La Salle, and they play USC next. Michigan has won 11 straight games.
The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 95.4 points on 53.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.1 points on 35.2 percent shooting. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 15.6 points and 3.8 assists, while Morez Johnson Jr. is averaging 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. Aday Mara is the third double-digit scorer and Trey McKenney is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won nine of its last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of McNeese State’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of Michigan’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Michigan ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.6).
- McNeese State ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
- McNeese State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.66).
McNeese State vs Michigan Prediction
I considered the points with McNeese State, a team that’s playing great ball and has a nice upset with over George Washington. McNeese State should also be the more motivated team, obviously. However, I’m looking at the over in this spot. Both McNeese State and Michigan can fill it up offensively and with the long layoffs for both teams, it could take some time to find a rhythm and connection defensively.
We’ve seen Michigan and McNeese State top 100 points many times this year, and the Wolverines have done it in 5 of their last 6 games. Michigan can get us close to the over by itself with the way it’s playing. Expect some fireworks. Give me the over.