| MATCHUP | McNeese State Cowboys | SE Louisiana Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-4 | 6-14 |
| Where | University Center, Hammond, LA | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview
The McNeese Cowboys beat Corpus Christi and New Orleans, and they play Lamar next. McNeese has won 6 of its last 7 games.
The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 87.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 41 percent shooting. Larry Johnson is averaging 17 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Tyshawn Archie is averaging 14.4 points and 2.7 assists. Javohn Garcia is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Richards Jr. is dishing 0.8 assists. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
SE Louisiana Lions Betting Preview
The SE Louisiana Lions lost to Grande Valley, beat Nicholls, and they play SFA next. SE Louisiana has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The SE Louisiana Lions are averaging 68.7 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jeremy Elyzee is averaging 11.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Isaiah Gaines is averaging 11.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. Makhi Myles is dishing 0.4 assists and Peter Hemschemeier is grabbing 2 rebounds. The SE Louisiana Lions are shooting 27.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The SE Louisiana Lions are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana.
- McNeese State has lost three of its last four games at Pride Roofing University Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- McNeese State has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won 27 of its last 28 night games against the Southland Conference.
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost seven of its last eight night games against the Southland Conference.
- McNeese State has won the first half in each of its last five night games at Pride Roofing University Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of McNeese State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Pride Roofing University Center have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Each of the last five night games between McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana at Pride Roofing University Center have produced a total of 138+ points.
McNeese State vs SE Louisiana Prediction
McNeese State is obviously the far better team and capable of a blowout here, but SE Louisiana did compete in the first game a few weeks ago. SE Louisiana covered the 16.5 points in the losing effort and is now at home where 50 percent of its seasons wins have come. The underdog is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 games between SE Louisiana and McNeese State. It wasn’t that long ago when we saw McNeese lose outright to Grande Valley in a similar role. SE Louisiana has been in a lot of close games this season and defends fairly decent enough to hang around. I’ll grab the points.