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McNeese State vs SE Louisiana Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks
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SE Louisiana (17-9) vs McNeese State (20-6)
February 17, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: SE Louisiana +8.5 — Over/Under: 136.5
The McNeese Cowboys and SE Louisiana Lions meet Monday in college basketball action at the Pride Roofing University Center. Here’s a McNeese vs SE Louisiana Prediction. This article will include a McNeese vs SE Louisiana Pick.
McNeese Cowboys Betting PreviewÂ
The McNeese Cowboys beat East Texas A&M and New Orleans, and they play Corpus Christi, Grande Valley, and Lamar next. The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 76.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 63.9 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Alyn Breed is averaging 17.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Javohn Garcia is averaging 13.1 points and 1.8 assists. Sincere Parker is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Shumate is dishing 1 assist. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
SE Louisiana Lions Betting PreviewÂ
The SE Louisiana Lions beat Houston Christian and Nicholls, and they play East Texas A&M, Northwestern State, and Corpus Christi next. The SE Louisiana Lions are averaging 72.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Sam Hines Jr. is averaging 16.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jakevion Buckley is averaging 14.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jeremy Elyzee is dishing 0.9 assists and Kam Burton is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The SE Louisiana Lions are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The SE Louisiana Lions are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- The home team has won each of the last six games between McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana.
- McNeese State has lost each of its last three games at Pride Roofing University Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last three games between McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won each of its last 16 night games against Conference opponents.
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of McNeese State’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Pride Roofing University Center have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Eight of the last nine games between McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana at Pride Roofing University Center have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- McNeese State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.9).
- McNeese State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+18.6).
McNeese vs SE Louisiana Injury Report
SE Louisiana doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. McNeese will continue to be without Alyn Breed due to a knee injury.Â
McNeese vs SE Louisiana Prediction
McNeese is the more talented team and beat SE Louisiana by 28 points in December. McNeese should continue to win as it looks like the team to beat in the Southland. However, McNeese isn’t covering these inflated lines, and that includes a 3-7 ATS record in its last 10 games. SE Louisiana is 16-6-2 ATS on the season, which includes three straight covers, with two of those covers being upset wins over Incarnate Word and McNeese. SE Louisiana is one of 11 teams with a cover percentage of at least 70 percent. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me SE Louisiana and the points.
