Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese State Prediction 1/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Nikos Lagouretos

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Dec 29, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; McNeese Cowboys guard Garwey Dual (3) shoots in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

MATCHUP	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	McNeese State Cowboys
Team Records	12-3	12-3
Where	Townsley Law Arena, Lake Charles, LA
When	Monday, January 5, 2026
Time	07:30 PM EST
TV	ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

McNeese Cowboys Preview

McNeese Cowboys have an 11-3 record this season and are in 3rd place in the Southland Conference. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off an 82-70 home win against Lamar. Their previous three games were a 112-71 away loss against Michigan, a 78-68 away win against Houston Christian and a 102-66 home win against East Texas A&M.

Offensively, McNeese averages 86.4 points per game, while allowing 69.2 points per game defensively. The Cowboys shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.4 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 10.8 steals per game defensively.

Larry Johnson leads McNeese in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 55.9% from the field and 84.6% from the free throw line. Larry Johnson is also the team’s leading rebounder with 4.7 per game, while Garwey Dual adds a team-high 4.4 assists per game.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Preview

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have a 12-2 record this season and are tied for 1st place in the Southland Conference. They have a 5-2 away record and are coming off a 73-63 away win against Southeastern Louisiana. Their previous three games were a 74-64 away win against Northwestern State, a 75-48 away win against East Texas A&M and a 103-55 home win against Dallas Christian.

Offensively, Stephen F. Austin averages 79.6 points per game, while allowing 64.9 points per game defensively. The Lumberjacks shoot with 46% from the field and grab 40.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.0 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.

Keon Thompson leads Stephen F. Austin in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 69.2% from the free throw line. Jerald Colonel is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.1 per game, while Keon Thompson also leads the team with 4.6 assists per game.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks @ McNeese State Cowboys Betting Trends: January 5, 2026

Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win

McNeese State has won each of its last 27 home games against Conference opponents.
McNeese State has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Townsley Law Arena.

Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win

Stephen F. Austin has won each of its last seven games.
Stephen F. Austin has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

Each of McNeese State’s last eight night games at Townsley Law Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.
Each of Stephen F. Austin’s last five road games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese Prediction

In this Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese Prediction, McNeese is coming as -10 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season but Stephen F. Austin has lost only twice in its 14 games played and has been very strong on the road. They have also been excellent against the spread this season with a 10-2 record, while McNeese is 0-3 against the spread in its last three games, so I like the guests to keep this one close. Take Stephen F. Austin and get the +10 points in this one.