| MATCHUP | McNeese State Cowboys | Texas A&M Commerce Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-5 | 10-16 |
| Spread | -12.5 -118 | +12.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -1050 | +675 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-112) | Under 142.5 (-108) |
| Where | The Field House, Commerce, TX | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The McNeese State Cowboys and the East Texas A&M Lions meet Saturday in college basketball action from University Field House. Here’s a McNeese vs East Texas A&M prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best McNeese vs East Texas A&M pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
McNeese State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Cowboys managed a pretty nice 10-3 start to the year, then beat Lamar, Stephen F. Austin, SE Louisiana and Nicholls before a loss to UTRGV. McNeese State hit a 6-1 run in the next seven games, beating Texas A&M-CC, New Orleans, SE Louisiana, Lamar, Incarnate Word and Houston Christian in that time. That gives the Cowboys a 20-5 overall run in their first 25 outings.
In the Houston Christian matchup on Monday, the Cowboys entered the second half sporting a 37-33 advantage. McNeese State kept the pace from there on a 36-36 run and ended up taking the victory on their home floor 73-69 as the game concluded. Tops in scoring for the Cowboys was Javohn Garcia with his 18 points, four assists and two rebounds in 36 minutes.
East Texas A&M Lions Betting Preview
Over on the East Texas A&M side, they limped to a 6-10 start over their first 16 outings. Next came a 2-2 run with wins over UTRGV and Incarnate Word, then three straight losses to Lamar, Nicholls and New Orleans. After two wins over Northwestern State came another loss versus Stephen F. Austin. So far in the first 26 games of the year that gives the Lions a 10-16 record.
Matched up against Stephen F. Austin in the Monday outing, the Lions were sitting in the locker room with a two-point deficit 36-34. East Texas A&M couldn’t close the gap any further on a 38-36 second half and took the loss on the road in the end 74-70. Gianni Hunt put up 28 points with three boards and two assists while Ronnie Harrison had 15 points and nine rebounds.
McNeese State Cowboys @ East Texas A&M Lions Betting Trends: February 14, 2026
Why the East Texas A&M Lions will win
- The home team has won three of the last four games between McNeese State and East Texas A&M.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won 45 of its last 49 games against the Southland Conference.
- East Texas A&M has lost 29 of its last 37 games against the Southland Conference.
- East Texas A&M has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
McNeese vs East Texas A&M Prediction
I’ll just stay with McNeese. The Cowboys did a pretty good job against Houston Christian in their last game, hitting 53.7 percent from the field with a 46-22 advantage on points in the paint. McNeese added 10 steals off 12 Huskies turnovers and had a competitive outing on the boards as well. The Cowboys have won six of their last seven games, and they’ve scored a combined 154 points in their last two.
These teams last saw each other way back on December 12 in a 102-66 blowout win at home for the Cowboys. In that one McNeese shot an excellent 55.6 percent from the field and 54.2 percent (13-of-24) from outside along with a 38-25 rebounding advantage and 42 points in the paint. The turnovers (15) got a little out of hand, but with some adjustments in the road rematch the Cowboys should be just fine.