Saturday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (23-6, 17-1 Southland) and the Lamar Cardinals (18-11, 13-5 Southland) at Montagne Center has a projected final score of 73-65 based on our computer prediction, with a favored McNeese squad taking home the win. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET on March 1.

According to our computer prediction, McNeese is a good bet to cover the spread, which is listed at 7.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 133.5 over/under.

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McNeese vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: McNeese -7.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): McNeese -300, Lamar +235

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McNeese vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  McNeese 73, Lamar 65

Spread & Total Prediction for McNeese vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: McNeese (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

McNeese has put together a 13-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Lamar is 15-11-0. The Cowboys have gone over the point total in 13 games, while Cardinals games have gone over 10 times. The teams combine to score 148.3 points per game, 14.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, McNeese is 4-6 against the spread and 9-1 overall while Lamar has gone 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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McNeese Performance Insights

• The Cowboys average 77.2 points per game (91st in college basketball) while giving up 64.3 per contest (17th in college basketball). They have a +375 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 12.9 points per game.
• McNeese wins the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It is pulling down 33.4 rebounds per game (95th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.7 per outing.
• McNeese makes 7.7 three-pointers per game (175th in college basketball) at a 35.5% rate (91st in college basketball), compared to the 8.1 its opponents make while shooting 32.5% from deep.
• The Cowboys rank 38th in college basketball by averaging 102.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 18th in college basketball, allowing 85.3 points per 100 possessions.
• McNeese has committed 10.6 turnovers per game (115th in college basketball play), 3.1 fewer than the 13.7 it forces on average (38th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 4.5 points per game (posting 71.1 points per game, 264th in college basketball, and allowing 66.6 per contest, 42nd in college basketball) and have a +132 scoring differential.
• The 33.8 rebounds per game Lamar accumulates rank 78th in the country, 3.2 more than the 30.6 its opponents record.
• Lamar connects on 7.2 three-pointers per game (236th in college basketball) at a 36.6% rate (54th in college basketball), compared to the 7 its opponents make, shooting 32.2% from beyond the arc.
• Lamar has committed 12 turnovers per game (258th in college basketball) while forcing 12.2 (110th in college basketball).

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