The McNeese Cowboys (12-5, 6-0 Southland) will try to build on a seven-game win streak when they host the Lamar Cardinals (9-8, 4-2 Southland) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at The Legacy Center as heavy, 15.5-point favorites. The game airs at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 136.5.
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McNeese Cover -15.5 vs Lamar -110
McNeese vs. Lamar betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -1449
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +841
- Spread: McNeese (-15.5)
- Total: 136.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, McNeese has played worse when playing at home, covering three times in six home games, and four times in five road games.
- The Cowboys have eclipsed the over/under in three of six home games (50%), compared to one of five road games (20%).
- As a moneyline favorite, McNeese has won a lower percentage of its home games (.800) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cowboys have been scoring 78.4 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 77.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- McNeese’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 63.2 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 64.8 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Cowboys’ past 10 outings have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7 makes and 32.9%.
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 15.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-1 (Home: 3-2-1; Away: 1-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 4-1; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 (47th in nation) | 40.2 (40th) | 32.6 (184th) | 29.2 (79th) | 13.4 (215th) | 10.5 (90th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Lamar has a lower winning percentage at home (.200, 1-4-0 record) than on the road (.714, 5-2-0).
- Cardinals games have gone above the over/under 40% of the time at home (two of five), and 42.9% of the time away (three of seven).
- The Cardinals, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (3-3) this year.
Recent trends
- While the Cardinals are averaging 73 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 69.1 points per contest.
- While Lamar is giving up 67.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its last 10 games, allowing 64.8 points per contest.
- Over their past 10 games, the Cardinals are draining 6.2 treys per game, 0.5 fewer threes than their season average (6.7). They sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (34.8%) compared to their season average (34.3%).
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 15.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (228th in nation) | 41.8 (92nd) | 34 (107th) | 30.6 (149th) | 16.7 (42nd) | 11.9 (228th) |
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