McNeese State Cowboys vs North Texas Mean Green Matchup

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

North Texas vs McNeese State Prediction

The Mean Green and Cowboys are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys will host the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -2.5 vs. North Texas.

North Texas vs. McNeese State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Texas Mean Green at McNeese State Cowboys
Where: Lake Charles at The Legacy Center
Date: Monday, November 18th
Betting Odds MCNST -2.5, NTX +126 | MCNST -155 O/U 130.5

Mean Green Preview: Will North Texas Come Through as Road Underdogs?

North Texas Mean Green Recent Game/Games

North Texas picked up a 54-51 road win over Minnesota on Wednesday, covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The game’s total points were 105, well below the O/U line of 129.5.

After leading 23-14 at halftime, the Mean Green allowed 37 points in the 2nd half but managed to score 31 points of their own to hold on for the win.

Mean Green Offense Breakdown

North Texas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points while shooting 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, with a 29.4% mark from three-point range (5/17) and 41.7% on two-point attempts (15/36). The Mean Green also shot 56.2% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 16 attempts.

Dawson Garcia led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Rondel Walker added 14 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 40% from beyond the arc. North Texas finished with 13 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.

Mean Green Team Defense

North Texas put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Mean Green were particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 36% shooting on two-point attempts (9/25).

From beyond the arc, North Texas kept their opponent in check, allowing just 6 threes on 23 attempts (26%). They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they shot 68% (15/22). Despite giving up 13 offensive rebounds, North Texas still managed to keep the scoring down.

Cowboys Preview: Is It the Cowboys Game to Lose at Home?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State fell to Alabama 72-64 on Monday, November 11th. The Cowboys were +17.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected. The total points for the game were 136, well under the O/U line of 168.5.

McNeese State trailed 41-30 at halftime but outscored Alabama 34-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, they showed resilience by covering the spread.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

McNeese State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. They managed only 3 assists as a team, but did grab 12 offensive rebounds.

Grant Nelson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Sincere Parker added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Alyn Breed contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds.

Cowboys Team Defense

McNeese State gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 16 attempts, a 68% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, McNeese State's defense saw the other team make 11 of 34 three-point attempts, a 32% success rate. The Cowboys also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. McNeese State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Mean Green vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, North Texas has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 66 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Although McNeese State has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Mean Green have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Cowboys struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.