McNeese State Cowboys vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions Matchup

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

Southeastern Louisiana vs McNeese State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Lions 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 134.5 points, with McNeese State being favored by -16.5 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.

Southeastern Louisiana vs. McNeese State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southeastern Louisiana Lions at McNeese State Cowboys
Where: Lake Charles at The Legacy Center
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds MCNST -16.5, SELOU +1031 | MCNST -2333 O/U 134.5

Lions Preview: Can The Lions Secure a Win at Lake Charles?

Southeastern Louisiana improved to 4-6 on the season with a 75-65 road win over Grambling State on Monday. The Lions entered the game as +3 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

After taking a 40-29 lead into halftime, Southeastern Louisiana scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points reached 140, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Southeastern Louisiana's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 56.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 67.9% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 40% of their threes, going 8-for-20 from beyond the arc.

Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, and Kam Burton added 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip. Jakevion Buckley contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, dishing out a team-high 7 assists.

Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 65 points, Southeastern Louisiana's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, the Lions gave up 16 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Southeastern Louisiana allowed their opponent to hit 7 of 16 shots, a 43% clip. The Lions also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%. Southeastern Louisiana limited their opponent to just 1 offensive rebound.

Cowboys Preview: Can McNeese State Secure a Home Victory?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State improved to 5-5 on the season with an 86-61 win over New Orleans on Saturday, December 28th. Playing at home, the Cowboys were -24 favorites and covered the spread.

McNeese State dominated the first half, leading 46-23, but allowed 38 points in the second half while scoring 40. The total points for the game reached 147, going over the 144.5-point line.

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

McNeese State put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35.5% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-31 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 13 attempts, good for 84.6%.

The Cowboys dished out 19 assists, with Quadir Copeland leading the way with 10 assists to go along with 11 points. DJ Richards Jr. led the team in scoring with 21 points, hitting 7 threes at a 46.7% clip. James White added 20 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 25% from three-point range.

Cowboys Team Defense

McNeese State's defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field on 32/66 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cowboys allowed a 60% shooting rate, with 21 made two-point shots on 35 attempts.

From three-point range, McNeese State's defense conceded 11 threes on 31 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 shots for 84%. The Cowboys allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Lions vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS record of 3-1-1 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lions have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-1-1 in these scenarios.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 4-6.