Saturday’s game between the SE Louisiana Lions (11-8, 5-3 Southland) and Incarnate Word Cardinals (9-10, 2-6 Southland) matching up at University Center (LA) has a projected final score of 74-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of SE Louisiana, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 4:30 PM ET on January 25.

Based on our computer prediction, SE Louisiana projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against Incarnate Word. The total is listed at 140.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 4:30 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: 140.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -210, Incarnate Word +168

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SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 74, Incarnate Word 68

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Incarnate Word

• Pick ATS: SE Louisiana (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)

SE Louisiana has gone 12-5-0 against the spread, while Incarnate Word’s ATS record this season is 7-8-0. The Lions have a 7-10-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 9-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score an average of 148.6 points per game, 8.1 more points than this matchup’s total. SE Louisiana is 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests, while Incarnate Word has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions are outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game with a +60 scoring differential overall. They put up 71.8 points per game (254th in college basketball) and give up 68.6 per outing (95th in college basketball).
• SE Louisiana ranks 176th in college basketball at 32.5 rebounds per game. That’s 1.8 more than the 30.7 its opponents average.
• SE Louisiana knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (322nd in college basketball) while shooting 33.2% from deep (217th in college basketball). It is making 1.1 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.4 per game while shooting 29.9%.
• The Lions rank 244th in college basketball with 93.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 112th in college basketball defensively with 89 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• SE Louisiana and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Lions commit 12.7 per game (293rd in college basketball) and force 12.8 (100th in college basketball play).

Incarnate Word Performance Insights

• The Cardinals have a +130 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.8 points per game. They’re putting up 76.8 points per game, 126th in college basketball, and are allowing 70 per outing to rank 131st in college basketball.
• The 31.1 rebounds per game Incarnate Word accumulates rank 263rd in college basketball, 3.9 more than the 27.2 its opponents collect.
• Incarnate Word knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (103rd in college basketball), 1.2 more than its opponents.
• Incarnate Word has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.1 per game (51st in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (144th in college basketball).

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