Northwestern State vs McNeese State Prediction Basketball Picks 1-8-24
Northwestern State Demons (2-12) vs McNeese State Cowboys (11-2)
2024-01-08 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Northwestern State Demons +19.5 -- Over/Under: 143.5
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The McNeese Cowboys look to build on their 7-game winning streak. The Northwestern State Demons need a win after losing 10 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a McNeese Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons prediction.
McNeese Cowboys Betting Preview
The McNeese Cowboys have beaten UAB, UT Martin and Southern Miss, Louisiana, Michigan, and Texas A&M-Commerce during this streak. The McNeese Cowboys are averaging 80.2 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 59.7 points on 37 percent shooting. Shahada Wells is averaging 19.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Christian Shumate is averaging 12.1 points and 0.9 assists. DJ Richards Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Antavion Collum is dishing 1.1 assists. The McNeese Cowboys are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The McNeese Cowboys are allowing 29.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview
The Northwestern State Demons are coming off losses to LSU and Lamar. The Northwestern State Demons are averaging 69.2 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.4 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Cliff Davis is averaging 16.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Ryan Forrest is averaging 11.8 points and 2.1 rebounds. Braelon Bush is dishing 3.5 assists and Chase Forte is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Northwestern State Demons are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern State Demons are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.
McNeese Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons prediction
The Northwestern State Demons have no offense to speak of, and the losses are getting out of control. Northwestern State has failed to cover its last 4 games and is 5-7 ATS on the season. The McNeese Cowboys are riding a nice winning streak, and they’re 7-3 ATS on the season. The McNeese Cowboys should have a field day on the offensive side here. I’ll lay the points with the Cowboys.
