| MATCHUP | SE Louisiana Lions | Northwestern State Demons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-17 | 7-18 |
| Spread | -1.5 105 | +1.5 -125 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 131.5 (-110) | Under 131.5 (-110) |
| Where | Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, LA | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Southeastern Louisiana Lions and the Northwestern State Demons meet Saturday in college basketball action from Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches. Here’s a Southeastern LA vs Northwestern State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best SE Louisiana vs Northwestern State 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.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Betting Preview
The Lions have had a tough season so far. Southeastern LA was sitting at just 5-10 over their first 15 games, then lost to McNeese, New Orleans, Texas A&M-CC, UTRGV, McNeese again, Stephen F. Austin and Lamar over the next eight outings. Since then it’s been consecutive wins over Houston Christian and Incarnate Word though, giving the Lions an 8-17 run through 25 games.
In the Incarnate Word matchup back on Monday, the Lions held a comfortable lead by the break 40-26. In the second half, Southeastern Louisiana hit a 36-34 deficit but held on to win 74-62 at home in the end. Makhi Miles was the team’s leading scorer with 20 points and three rebounds. Jaiden Lawrence added 17 points with three rebounds in 24 minutes of action as well.
Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview
Over on the Northwestern State side, they could only muster a 4-11 run in their first 15 games. After wins over Texas A&M-CC and UTRGV, the Demons lost to Incarnate Word, Houston Christian, Stephen F. Austin, New Orleans, Nicholls and East Texas A&M (twice) before finally getting a win over Lamar. That leaves the Demons with a 7-18 record so far this season.
Matched up against Lamar on Monday, the Demons went into the locker room with a 37-33 edge at the break. Northwestern State hit a 35-33 deficit the rest of the way but managed to hang on for a nice road victory in the end 70-68. Willie Williams paced the team on 14 points with 10 rebounds and three assists. Micah Thomas added 14 points with four assists in the win.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions @ Northwestern State Demons Betting Trends: February 14, 2026
Why the Northwestern State Demons will win
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won each of Southeastern Louisiana’s last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Southeastern Louisiana’s last eight games.
Why the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will win
- Northwestern State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southeastern Louisiana has won five of its last six day games at Prather Coliseum.
- Southeastern Louisiana has won the first half in each of its last four road games against Northwestern State.
Southeastern LA vs Northwestern State Prediction
I’ll lean toward Northwestern State but there’s not a lot to get excited about here if you’re not a fan of either team. The Demons were able to take care of a decent Lamar squad in their last outing, hitting 44.6 percent from the field with a 30-14 advantage in the paint and just eight turnovers. Northwestern State got out-rebounded 36-30 though, and had 65 percent (13-of-20) at the line. The Demons are just 1-7 in their last eight games, scoring fewer than 69 points in each of their last five losses.
These teams saw each other back on December 7 in a 76-68 road win for Northwestern State. In that one the Demons shot very well (51 percent) and had a 32-21 rebounding edge but also committed 15 turnovers. Northwestern State needs to clean up the miscues here but should have the advantage on a potential cover.