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Northwestern State vs McNeese State Prediction 1-6-25 College Basketball Picks

McNeese State (9-5) vs. Northwestern State (7-7)
January 6, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Northwestern State +10; Over/Under: +131
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In this article, we will formulate a McNeese State vs Northwestern State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 6th, at the Prather Coliseum.  Let’s take a look at a McNeese State Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons Pick. 

McNeese State has won each of the last two games played between the two teams. Last January it was McNeese State that scored 89 points and the defense gave up only 65 points on the way to the victory. 

McNeese State Has Confidence

McNeese State has confidence heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. McNeese State in the last game against Texas A&M Commerce scored 75 points and they ended up winning by 19 points. Jahovan Garcia had a strong game putting up 24 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Southeastern Louisana, the offense scored 79 points while the defense gave up 51 points and that led to the 19-point victory. 

McNeese State on the season is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 64.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 156th in the league while the defense is ranked 33rd. They are shooting 46.4 percent from the field which is 50th best in the league. Sincere Parker is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 49 percent from the field and 25.5 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10.2 points per game. 

Why McNeese State Will Beat Northwestern State

  • McNeese State has won each of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.
  • Northwestern State has lost each of its last four games following a home win.

Northwestern State Looks for Second Straight Win 

Northwestern State in the last game faced off against Nicholls State and they scored 68 points, which was enough for the two-point victory. Micah Thomas had a strong game putting up 18 points, one rebound, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Northwestern State two games ago faced off against Texas and the offense scored 53 points, but the defense gave up 77 and that led to the defeat. Northwestern State on the season is averaging 68.6 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 318th in the league while the defense is ranked 188th. Forward Addison Patterson is averaging 12.9 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field. 

McNeese State vs Northwestern State Prediction

Even on the road, McNeese State is going to have no issue getting the job done here. The McNeese State offense has been strong all season and they are averaging 76.5 points per game. Northwestern State is averaging 68.6 points per game and their offense isn’t going to be even close to good enough to get the job done here. McNeese State is going to end up cruising to the victory here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: McNeese State -10

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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