| MATCHUP | SE Louisiana Lions | McNeese State Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-11 | 13-3 |
| Where | Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
McNeese Cowboys Preview
McNeese Cowboys have a 12-3 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in Southland. They have a 7-0 home record and are coming off a 66-64 home win against Stephen F. Austin. Their previous three games were an 82-70 home win against Lamar, a 112-71 away loss against Michigan and a 78-68 away win against Houston Christian.
Offensively, McNeese averages 85 points per game, while allowing 68.9 points per game defensively. The Cowboys shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 10.7 steals per game defensively.
Larry Johnson leads McNeese in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 53.2% from the field and 84.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.9 rebounds. Garwey Dual adds a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Preview
Southeastern Louisiana Lions have a 5-10 record this season and are tied for 8th place in Southland. They have a 1-7 road record and are coming off a 60-52 home win against Lamar. Their previous three games were a 73-63 home loss against Stephen F. Austin, a 79-70 away loss against Incarnate Word and a 78-65 away loss against LSU.
Offensively, Southeastern Louisiana averages 65.3 points per game, while allowing 69.2 points per game defensively. The Lions shoot with 41% from the field and grab 32.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.
Jeremy Elyzee leads Southeastern Louisiana in scoring, with an average of 11.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.9% from the field and 70.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.2 assists. Isaiah Gaines is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions @ McNeese State Cowboys Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won each of its last 28 home games against Conference opponents.
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost each of its last six games at Townsley Law Arena.
- McNeese State has won the first half in each of its last 14 day games at Townsley Law Arena.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- Southeastern Louisiana has won seven of its last eight day games against McNeese State.
- McNeese State has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight day games between Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese State have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Thirty-nine of Southeastern Louisiana’s last 45 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- McNeese State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.5).
- McNeese State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.7).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (26.9%).
- Southeastern Louisiana ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.4).
Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese Prediction
In this Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese Prediction, McNeese is coming as -16.5 home favorites. McNeese has been the far better team this season as they have a superior overall record and have been undefeated at home. On the flip side, Southeastern Louisiana has been terrible on the road and are coming into this matchup in bad form, with a 1-4 record in their last 5 games and are 2-3 against the spread. They have been inferior offensively, scoring almost 20 points less than McNeese, so the value here lies with the big home favorite. Take McNeese and lay the -16.5 at home.