Monday’s contest features the SE Louisiana Lions (18-10, 12-5 Southland) and the Northwestern State Demons (13-15, 9-8 Southland) matching up at University Center (LA) (on February 24) at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 73-66 win for SE Louisiana.

Based on our computer prediction, SE Louisiana projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Northwestern State. The total has been set at 137.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: SE Louisiana -4.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -210, Northwestern State +172

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SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 73, Northwestern State 66

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Northwestern State

• Pick ATS: SE Louisiana (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

SE Louisiana has a 19-7-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Northwestern State, who is 12-8-0 ATS. The Lions have a 12-14-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Demons have a record of 7-13-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 142.5 points per game, 5.0 more points than this matchup’s total. SE Louisiana is 8-2 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 games, while Northwestern State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions average 73.5 points per game (200th in college basketball) while giving up 69.4 per contest (100th in college basketball). They have a +114 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 4.1 points per game.
• SE Louisiana wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.6 boards. It is pulling down 33.0 rebounds per game (127th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4 per contest.
• SE Louisiana connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (318th in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (196th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 per contest its opponents make while shooting 32.2% from deep.
• The Lions score 96.0 points per 100 possessions (172nd in college basketball), while giving up 90.7 points per 100 possessions (122nd in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 11.4 per game (199th in college basketball) and force 12.3 (101st in college basketball play).

Northwestern State Performance Insights

• The Demons score 69.0 points per game (301st in college basketball) and allow 68.8 (84th in college basketball) for a +6 scoring differential overall.
• Northwestern State ranks 142nd in the nation at 32.8 rebounds per game. That’s 2.6 more than the 30.2 its opponents average.
• Northwestern State hits 7.0 three-pointers per game (258th in college basketball), 1.2 fewer than its opponents.
• Northwestern State loses the turnover battle by 1.2 per game, committing 12.3 (277th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.1.

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