Incarnate Word Cardinals vs McNeese State Cowboys Matchup

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

Incarnate Word vs McNeese State Prediction

Betting on today's Cardinals and Cowboys game? Catch the action at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with McNeese State being favored by -17 at home against Incarnate Word.

Incarnate Word vs. McNeese State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Incarnate Word Cardinals at McNeese State Cowboys
Where: Lake Charles at The Legacy Center
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds MCNST -17, INCAR +1200 | MCNST -3000 O/U 141.5

Cardinals Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Cardinals?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

Incarnate Word improved to 7-11 on the season with a 74-64 home win over Houston Christian on February 1st. The Cardinals entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The total points for the game were 138, just under the 141.5-point O/U line.

After trailing 36-34 at halftime, Incarnate Word turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Huskies 40-28 to secure the win.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Jalin Anderson's 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, led the way for Incarnate Word in their latest game. Anderson also dished out 5 assists, matching Elijah Brooks in that category. Peyton Rogers was efficient, hitting 6-of-8 shots and going 2-for-2 from deep, finishing with 16 points and 8 rebounds.

The Cardinals shot 48.3% from the field, with a 56.4% mark on two-pointers and 33.3% from three. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 81.8% of their free throws. Incarnate Word also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.

Cardinals Team Defense

Incarnate Word's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, connecting on 29 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Cardinals' defense saw the other team make 7 of 21 shots, good for 33%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 free throws, an 81% success rate. Incarnate Word allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Cowboys Preview: Can the Cowboys Grab a Win at Home?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State’s season record dropped to 14-6 after a 71-63 road loss to Nicholls on Saturday. The Cowboys, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

McNeese State trailed 35-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

McNeese State's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, going 0-for-12 on three-point attempts. Despite their shooting woes from deep, they connected on 63.2% of their two-point shots, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48%.

Michael Gray Jr. led the Cowboys with 20 points, hitting 7 of 10 shots from the field. Brandon Murray added 16 points, while Quadir Copeland and Jamal West Jr. each contributed 12 points. Jaylen Searles also chipped in 12 points and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.

Cowboys Team Defense

McNeese State's defense gave up 71 points in their latest game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 11 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 50%. McNeese State also put them on the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12, shooting 85%.

Cardinals vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Cardinals last three road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
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 5-5. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.