The McNeese Cowboys (17-4, 10-2 Southland) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Lamar Cardinals (11-10, 6-6 Southland) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Montagne Center as big, 10.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 144.5 in the matchup.
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McNeese Cover -10.5 vs Lamar -103
McNeese vs. Lamar betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -606
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +437
- Spread: McNeese (-10.5)
- Total: 144.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, McNeese has performed better at home, covering five times in eight home games, and two times in eight road games.
- In home games, the Cowboys exceed the over/under 62.5% of the time (five of eight games). They’ve hit the over in 50% of road games (four of eight contests).
- In home games, McNeese has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 8-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 4-2 (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Cowboys’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, scoring 76.7 points a contest compared to the 83.1 they’ve averaged this season.
- McNeese has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 70.4 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 67.8 it has conceded this year.
- During their past 10 contests, the Cowboys are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.4 compared to 6.7 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (29.4% compared to 32.0% season-long).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 8-0; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (48th in nation) | 40.9 (45th) | 33.3 (126th) | 28.6 (52nd) | 14.6 (143rd) | 9.5 (37th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Lamar’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .375 (3-5-0). On the road, it is .700 (7-3-0).
- Both at home (four of eight) and on the road (five of 10), the Cardinals’ games have finished over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.
- The Cardinals’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .400 (2-3).
Recent trends
- While the Cardinals are posting 72.6 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their last 10 games, tallying 72.3 points per contest.
- Lamar is surrendering 69.0 points per contest in its last 10 games, the same number of points it is allowing per game for the season.
- The Cardinals are draining 7.7 three-pointers per game with a 36.8% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 34.4%.
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 4-3; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0 (257th in nation) | 43.2 (145th) | 34.1 (97th) | 28.9 (68th) | 15.1 (117th) | 11.7 (227th) |
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