Northwestern State Demons (5-15) vs. McNeese Cowboys (18-2)
January 29, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: McNeese Cowboys -19.5; Over/Under: 145.5
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The Northwestern State Demons will play the McNeese Cowboys in a Southland game on Monday night at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Northwestern State has lost two games in a row, while McNeese is on a 13 game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Northwestern State vs McNeese prediction.
Northwestern State Preview
The Northwestern State Demons are 5-15 (3-4) this year after they lost to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi by a score of 79-68 in their last game. Northwestern State trailed 43-29 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Demons shot 46.8% from the field and were -8 in rebounding margin in the game. Northwestern State lost to SE Louisiana by a score of 71-62 in the game prior to Texas A&M-CC, but they did win the previous three games. The Demons are scoring 70.8 points per game with 33.8 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game, while allowing 78.7 points against per game this year. Cliff Davis is averaging 15 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Northwestern State is shooting 42.6% from the field, 66.8% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season.
Northwestern State Demons Team Facts
- Northwestern State has lost nine of its last 10 night games.
- Five of Northwestern State’s last six road games have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Northwestern State has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Southland Conference.
McNeese Preview
The McNeese Cowboys are 18-2 (7-0) this season after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 102-65 in their last game. McNeese led 45-36 at the half and they scored 57 points in the second half for the easy win. The Cowboys shot 62.3% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. McNeese has won 13 games in a row, with notable wins against Michigan, UAB, and Louisiana. The Cowboys are scoring 79.9 points per game with 37.2 rebounds per game and 14.2 assists per game, while giving up 61.1 points against per game this season. Shahada Wells is averaging 18.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 4.5 assists per game. McNeese is shooting 49.2% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this year.
McNeese State Cowboys Team Facts
- McNeese State has won each of its last 13 games.
- Each of McNeese State’s last five home games against Northwestern State have produced a total of 146+ points.
- McNeese State has won the first half in each of its last six games against Northwestern State.
Northwestern State vs McNeese Betting Prediction
McNeese comes into this game as one of the hottest teams in all of college basketball, as they have won 13 games in a row. The Cowboys are scoring 79.9 points per game and they are shooting 49.2% from the field, while playing outstanding defense as well. Northwestern State is only 5-15 on the season, but they are 3-4 in conference play. The Demons are only shooting 42.6% from the field and they are allowing 78.7 points against per game on defense. I do think McNeese wins this game easily, but I am not comfortable taking them to cover this massive number. Take Northwestern State and the points here.
