Alabama Crimson Tide vs McNeese State Cowboys Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our McNeese State vs Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tuscaloosa.

McNeese State vs Alabama Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cowboys versus the Crimson Tide? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The over/under for this game is set at 166.5 points, and Alabama is favored by -20.5 against McNeese State in a non-conference matchup.

McNeese State vs. Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: McNeese State Cowboys at Alabama Crimson Tide
Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds ALA -20.5, MCNST +1700 | ALA -4750 O/U 166.5

Cowboys Preview: Taking a Look at the Cowboys Chances in Tuscaloosa

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State fell 80-73 to South Dakota State on Monday, November 4th. The Cowboys were -10 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After a 33-33 tie at halftime, McNeese State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The total points for the game ended at 153, surpassing the O/U line of 145.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

McNeese State's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.9% on 7-of-26 shooting, while connecting on 48.5% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Cowboys shot 74.1%, making 20 of 27 attempts.

Joe Sayler and Alyn Breed led the way with 18 points each, with Sayler hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Oscar Cluff added 14 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, while Owen Larson also contributed 14 points, knocking down 4-of-9 from deep.

Cowboys Team Defense

McNeese State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From two-point range, the opposition shot 61%, hitting 16 of 26 attempts. From beyond the arc, they went 12/35, good for 34%. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws (75%).

Crimson Tide Preview: Can the Crimson Tide Hold Strong at Home?

Alabama opened their season with an 88-79 win over Arkansas State on Friday. The Crimson Tide, playing at home, were -25 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 167 fell short of the 171.5 O/U line.

Alabama led 43-40 at halftime and outscored the Red Wolves 45-39 in the 2nd half. While they got the win, the Tide will look to tighten up defensively moving forward.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama put up 88 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a rough 19.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 31 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 60% of their two-point shots.

The Crimson Tide struggled at the free-throw line, making 63.6% of their 44 attempts. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Kobe Julien led the way with 20 points, while Mark Sears added 19, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Alabama's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 27 of their 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, connecting on 60% of their two-point shots, going 21/35.

From three-point range, Alabama held their opponent to just 6/31 shooting, or 19%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 44 times, where they made 28, shooting 63%. Alabama also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys vs Crimson Tide Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, McNeese State has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Across their three previous home games, Alabama has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 82 points per game.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cowboys have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Alabama has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.