McNeese State (7-5) vs Southeastern Louisiana (6-6)
December 30, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: McNeese State -16.5 / Southeastern Louisiana +16.5 — Over/Under: 134
The SE Louisiana Lions and McNeese Cowboys meet Monday in college basketball action at the Legacy Center. Here’s a Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese State Prediction. This article will include a Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese State Pick.
SE Louisiana Lions Betting Preview
The SE Louisiana Lions lost to Louisiana, beat Grambling, and they play Corpus Christi, Grande Valley, and New Orleans next. The SE Louisiana Lions are averaging 72.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Sam Hines Jr. is averaging 15.6 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jakevion Buckley is averaging 11.3 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jeremy Elyzee is dishing 0.7 assists and Kam Burton is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The SE Louisiana Lions are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The SE Louisiana Lions are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview
The McNeese Cowboys beat Louisiana and New Orleans, and they play East Texas A&M, Northwestern State, and Nicholls next. The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 75.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 66.8 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Alyn Breed is averaging 17.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Sincere Parker is averaging 14.8 points and 0.6 assists. Javohn Garcia is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Shumate is dishing 0.6 assists. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win
- McNeese State has won each of its last 13 home games against Conference opponents.
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost each of its last four games against the Southland Conference at The Legacy Center.
- Southeastern Louisiana has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Southland Conference at The Legacy Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 10 night games between Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese State has produced a total of 135+ points.
- Thirty-two of Southeastern Louisiana’s last 38 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- McNeese State ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
- McNeese State ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.0).
Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese State Prediction
The McNeese Cowboys are obviously the more talented team and should be favored as they’ve played their best ball at home. However, the SE Louisiana Lions have been on the road all season long, and they’ve had some nice outright upset wins. SE Louisiana beat Grambling, Tulane, and North Dakota. SE Louisiana has three road wins and is also 7-2-1 ATS on the season. With a defense that gets after it, the SE Louisiana Lions aren’t going to be scared of the moment. Give me the boatload of points with the Lions.