McNeese vs. Incarnate Word betting: College basketball preview for February 3

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The McNeese Cowboys (16-6, 10-1 Southland) are heavily favored (by 15.5 points) to continue a six-game home winning streak when they host the Incarnate Word Cardinals (11-11, 4-7 Southland) on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The point total for the matchup is set at 141.5.

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McNeese Cover -15.5 vs Incarnate Word -111

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McNeese vs. Incarnate Word betting lines

  • McNeese moneyline odds to win: -1754
  • Incarnate Word moneyline odds to win: +944
  • Spread: McNeese (-15.5)
  • Total: 141.5

McNeese statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, McNeese has fared worse at home, covering four times in eight home games, and five times in eight road games.
  • When it comes to point totals, the Cowboys hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total five times in eight opportunities this season (62.5%). In road games, they have hit the over three times in eight opportunities (37.5%).
  • In seven home games as a moneyline favorite, McNeese has six wins (.857). It sports the same winning percentage (6-1 record) as a moneyline favorite on the road.

Recent trends

  • The Cowboys have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 78.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.1 points more than the 77.4 they’ve scored this season.
  • McNeese’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 63.6 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 65.0 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Cowboys’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 37% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.3 makes and 33.5%.

McNeese betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 15.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 9-10-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-9-1 (Home: 5-2-1; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.1 (40th in nation) 40.5 (41st) 33.1 (130th) 29.1 (70th) 13.7 (179th) 10.8 (123rd)

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Incarnate Word statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, Incarnate Word is 4-5-0 at home against the spread (.444 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-4-0 ATS (.556).
  • In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Cardinals’ games have finished above the over/under at home (44.4%, four of nine) than away (55.6%, five of nine).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Cardinals have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-6).

Recent trends

  • The Cardinals are putting up 72.2 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 3.8 fewer points than their average for the season (76.0).
  • Incarnate Word is allowing 70 points per game over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 69.9 points allowed.
  • The Cardinals are draining 1.2 fewer treys per game in their last 10 games (7) compared to their season average (8.2), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.7%) compared to their season mark (38.1%).

Incarnate Word betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 15.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.4 (37th in nation) 45.0 (263rd) 31.2 (250th) 27.0 (15th) 12.7 (258th) 10.3 (78th)
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