Longwood Lancers vs McNeese State Cowboys Matchup

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

Longwood vs McNeese State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lancers and Cowboys. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cowboys at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -8 at home against Longwood.

Longwood vs. McNeese State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Longwood Lancers at McNeese State Cowboys
  • Where: Saint Thomas at Sports and Fitness Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds MCNST -8, LONGWD +256 | MCNST -329 O/U 139.5

Lancers Preview: Will Longwood Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games

Longwood picked up an 89-81 road win over UAB on Friday, November 22nd. The Lancers entered the game as +7.5 underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

After a 43-43 tie at halftime, Longwood outscored UAB 46-38 in the second half. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

Longwood's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They were dominant inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, connecting on just 26.7% of their threes (4/15). At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, making 23 of 26 for 88.5%.

Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Ja'Borri McGhee added 16 points, hitting 77.8% of his shots and 50% from three. Christian Coleman was also efficient, shooting 83.3% and scoring 14 points, while Kyrell Luc contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds.

Lancers Team Defense

Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 58% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 50 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Longwood's defense held the other team to 17% shooting, as they made just 3 of 17 attempts. The Lancers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 70%.

Cowboys Preview: Will McNeese State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State picked up a 76-68 win over Illinois State on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game. The Cowboys were favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.

McNeese State led 43-36 at halftime and edged out Illinois State 33-32 in the second half to secure the win.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

McNeese State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, and they connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 20 for 26 from the line.

Javohn Garcia led the Cowboys with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from three. Ty Pence added 14 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from deep. McNeese State grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.

Cowboys Team Defense

McNeese State's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 34 shots to fall, a 47% success rate.

From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 20 attempts, shooting 40%. McNeese State also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 20, shooting 76%. The Cowboys gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Lancers vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Longwood has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 74 points per game.
  • Although McNeese State has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 67 points per game in these games.
  • The Lancers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, McNeese State has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 9-1 straight up.

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