Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (8-14) vs. McNeese State Cowboys (18-3)
February 5, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: McNeese State Cowboys -18.5; Over/Under: +135.5
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The Texas A&M Commerce Lions and the McNeese Cowboys meet in college basketball action from the Legacy Center on Monday night. Can the Lions spring the upset? Or will McNeese defend home court? Let’s dive in and find out with our Texas A&M Commerce vs. McNeese Prediction.
Texas A&M Commerce Team Preview
The Texas A&M Commerce Lions come into this one looking to bounce back from a 70-57 loss to Northwestern State last time out. Kalen Williams leads the Lions in scoring with 14.7 PPG as well as in assists with 3 APG along with 3.1 RPG while Jerome Brewer Jr. has 14.1 PPG with a team-high 4.6 RPG to lead the Lions in rebounding so far this season. Tommie Lewis has 12.1 PPG with 3.9 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for the Lions so far this season. As a team, Texas A&M Commerce is averaging 71.9 PPG on 42.4% shooting from the field, 31.4% from three and 69.4% from the foul line this season.
McNeese Team Preview
The McNeese Cowboys come into this one looking to 77-74 loss to Southeastern Louisiana in their last time out. Shahada Wells leads the Cowboys in scoring and assists with 18.1 PPG and 4.6 APG with 4.8 RPG as well while Christian Shumate has 12.6 PPG with a team-high 9.5 RPG to lead the Cowboys on the glass this season. DJ Richards Jr. has 11 PPG and Javohn Garcia has 10.7 PPG with 3.4 RPG to round out the scoring in double figures for McNeese so far this season. As a team, McNeese is averaging 80 PPG on 49% shooting from the field, 39.6% from three and 68.8% from the foul line this season.
McNeese State Cowboys Team Facts
- McNeese State has won each of its last 12 home games.
- Each of McNeese State’s last eight games against Conference opponents at The Legacy Center have produced a total of 139+ points.
- McNeese State has won the first half in each of its last six night games at The Legacy Center.
Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Team Facts
- Texas A&M-Commerce has lost 10 of its last 12 road games.
- Seven of Texas A&M-Commerce’s last eight night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Texas A&M-Commerce has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 road games.
Texas A&M Commerce vs. McNeese Prediction
I’m on McNeese here. I think this is simply a spot where McNeese is heads and shoulders a level above the level above Texas A&M Commerce. McNeese is a tournament team right now and Texas A&M Commerce may not see double-digit wins this season. I think this is a bad spot for Commerce. Give me the Cowboys in this one.
