Saturday’s game between the McNeese Cowboys (19-6, 13-1 Southland) and New Orleans Privateers (4-21, 2-12 Southland) at Lakefront Arena has a projected final score of 81-63 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored McNeese, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will start at 6:00 PM ET on February 15.

Based on our computer prediction, New Orleans should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 19.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 144.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. New Orleans Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Venue: Lakefront Arena
• Line: McNeese -19.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -4000, New Orleans +1400

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McNeese vs. New Orleans Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 81, New Orleans 63

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. New Orleans

• Pick ATS: New Orleans (+19.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

McNeese has compiled an 11-11-0 record against the spread this season, while New Orleans is 11-14-0. A total of 11 out of the Cowboys’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 13 of the Privateers’ games have gone over. The two teams average 144.1 points per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this matchup’s over/under. Over the past 10 games, McNeese is 4-6 against the spread and 9-1 overall while New Orleans has gone 5-5 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys’ +304 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 76 points per game (128th in college basketball) while giving up 63.9 per contest (17th in college basketball).
• The 33.1 rebounds per game McNeese averages rank 126th in college basketball, and are 4.3 more than the 28.8 its opponents record per contest.
• McNeese connects on 7.3 three-pointers per game (226th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.9 on average.
• The Cowboys rank 53rd in college basketball by averaging 101.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 26th in college basketball, allowing 85.3 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese wins the turnover battle by three per game, committing 10.6 (105th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.6.

New Orleans Performance Insights

• The Privateers put up 68.1 points per game (320th in college basketball) while allowing 82.8 per contest (358th in college basketball). They have a -369 scoring differential and have been outscored by 14.7 points per game.
• The 30.5 rebounds per game New Orleans accumulates rank 281st in college basketball, 6.4 fewer than the 36.9 its opponents record.
• New Orleans hits 5.7 three-pointers per game (347th in college basketball), 3.9 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc (322nd in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 36.3%.
• New Orleans has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 12.6 per game (298th in college basketball) while forcing 11.2 (214th in college basketball).

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