McNeese vs. Incarnate Word betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 1

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The McNeese Cowboys (6-1, 0-0 Southland) are heavily favored (-10.5) to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Incarnate Word Cardinals (4-3, 0-0 Southland) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 145.

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McNeese vs. Incarnate Word betting lines

  • McNeese moneyline odds to win: -671
  • Incarnate Word moneyline odds to win: +478
  • Spread: McNeese (-10.5)
  • Total: 145

McNeese statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • McNeese covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. McNeese covered six times in 13 games at home, and it covered six times in 12 games on the road.
  • In terms of point totals, the Cowboys hit the over more often when playing at home last year, as they exceeded the total six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%). In away games, they hit the over five times in 12 opportunities (41.7%).
  • In home games last season, McNeese won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 11-1 (.917). In road games, it was 10-1 (.909) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • Last year, the Cowboys were 101st in the country offensively (76.6 points scored per game) and 16th-best on defense (64.5 points conceded).
  • At 33.3 rebounds per game and 29.7 rebounds conceded, McNeese was 96th and 82nd in college basketball, respectively, last season.
  • At 14.0 assists per game last season, the Cowboys were 141st in the nation.

McNeese betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-1-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-0-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 2-3-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
50.9 (29th in nation) 36.5 (13th) 35.4 (109th) 29.4 (112th) 18.0 (42nd) 9.1 (25th)

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Incarnate Word statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Last season, Incarnate Word was 6-7-0 at home against the spread (.462 winning percentage). On the road, it was 8-6-0 ATS (.571).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Cardinals’ games finished above the over/under at home (30.8%, four of 13) compared to on the road (42.9%, six of 14).
  • As moneyline underdogs last year, the Cardinals won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-9).

Last season stats

  • The Cardinals were 175th in college basketball last season with 73.9 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 99th with 69.7 points allowed per game.
  • Incarnate Word averaged 31.2 rebounds per game (221st-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 28.3 rebounds per contest (31st-ranked).
  • Last season the Cardinals ranked 274th in college basketball in assists, putting up 12.3 per game.

Incarnate Word betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 2-2-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-1-0 (Home: 0-0-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.3 (55th in nation) 43.9 (201st) 36.7 (69th) 28.1 (63rd) 14.4 (188th) 8.9 (17th)
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