Monday’s game between the McNeese Cowboys (20-6, 14-1 Southland) and SE Louisiana Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland) going head to head at University Center (LA) has a projected final score of 74-65 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of McNeese, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on February 17.

Based on our computer prediction, the McNeese versus SE Louisiana game has a predicted point spread that matches the actual spread (8.5). The two sides are projected to go over the 136.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. SE Louisiana Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: McNeese -8.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -350, SE Louisiana +275

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McNeese vs. SE Louisiana Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 74, SE Louisiana 65

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. SE Louisiana

• Pick ATS: Pick Em
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

McNeese has compiled an 11-12-0 record against the spread this season, while SE Louisiana is 17-7-0. The Cowboys have an 11-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Lions have a record of 10-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 148.9 points per game, 12.4 more points than this matchup’s total. McNeese is 3-7 against the spread and 9-1 overall over its past 10 contests, while SE Louisiana has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys have a +318 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.2 points per game. They’re putting up 76.1 points per game to rank 124th in college basketball and are giving up 63.9 per outing to rank 16th in college basketball.
• McNeese records 33 rebounds per game (132nd in college basketball) while allowing 29.1 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.9 boards per game.
• McNeese makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (215th in college basketball) at a 34% rate (178th in college basketball), compared to the 8 its opponents make while shooting 32.5% from deep.
• The Cowboys rank 56th in college basketball with 101.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 23rd in college basketball defensively with 85.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• McNeese wins the turnover battle by 3.4 per game, committing 10.4 (97th in college basketball) while its opponents average 13.8.

SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions have a +102 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.9 points per game. They’re putting up 72.8 points per game, 224th in college basketball, and are allowing 68.9 per contest to rank 87th in college basketball.
• SE Louisiana wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.5 boards. It records 33.3 rebounds per game (113th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.8.
• SE Louisiana makes 1.5 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.1 (332nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6.
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 11.7 per game (233rd in college basketball) and force 12.2 (117th in college basketball).

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