McNeese vs. Houston Christian betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 15

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The McNeese Cowboys (9-2, 2-1 Southland) are heavily favored (-14.5) to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Houston Christian Huskies (5-5, 1-1 Southland) at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Sharp Gymnasium. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 137.5.

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McNeese Cover -14.5 vs Houston Christian -104

Bet $20, Payout $39.23

McNeese vs. Houston Christian betting lines

  • McNeese moneyline odds to win: -1389
  • Houston Christian moneyline odds to win: +805
  • Spread: McNeese (-14.5)
  • Total: 137.5

McNeese statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, McNeese played worse at home, covering six times in 13 home games, and six times in 12 road games.
  • In terms of point totals, the Cowboys hit the over more consistently at home last year, as they went over 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 often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 11-1 (.917). On the road, it was 10-1 (.909) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Cowboys were the 101st-ranked team in the nation (76.6 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 16th-best (64.5 points allowed per game).
  • Last season, McNeese was 96th in college basketball in rebounds (33.3 per game) and 82nd in rebounds conceded (29.7).
  • At 14.0 assists per game last season, the Cowboys were 141st in college basketball.

McNeese betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-2-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-1-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-5-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 0-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
50.8 (24th in nation) 38.3 (20th) 33.7 (165th) 27.9 (56th) 17.0 (64th) 10.1 (67th)

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Houston Christian statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This year, Houston Christian is 1-1-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 3-2-0 ATS (.600).
  • Looking at the over/under, Huskies games have gone over one of two times at home (50%), and two of five on the road (40%).

Last season stats

  • The Huskies found it difficult to produce points last season, ranking 13th-worst in college basketball with 66.0 points per game. They played better at the other end, ranking 87th by allowing 69.4 points per contest.
  • While Houston Christian ranked in the bottom 25 in the nation in rebounds per game with 28.5 (24th-worst), it ranked 217th in college basketball with 31.8 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Huskies put up just 10.9 assists per contest, which ranked 14th-worst in college basketball.

Houston Christian betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-5-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (147th in nation) 46.9 (319th) 31.5 (258th) 28.2 (63rd) 15.8 (109th) 11.2 (137th)
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