The McNeese Cowboys (23-6, 17-1 Southland) are 8.5-point favorites as they look to continue a seven-game win streak when they visit the Lamar Cardinals (18-11, 13-5 Southland) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Montagne Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 135.5.
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McNeese Cover -8.5 vs Lamar -116
McNeese vs. Lamar betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -415
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +320
- Spread: McNeese (-8.5)
- Total: 135.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- McNeese has done a better job covering the spread in away games (5-5-0) than it has at home (6-7-0).
- When playing at home, the Cowboys exceed the total 46.2% of the time (six of 13 games). They’ve hit the over in 40% of road games (four of 10 contests).
- McNeese has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 11-1 (.917). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 8-1 (.889).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cowboys have been putting up 76.8 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- McNeese has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 64.1 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 64.3 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Cowboys are making 0.8 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.5 compared to 7.7 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (40.9% compared to 35.5% season-long).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 10-12-0 (As Favorite: 11-15-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 13-14-1 (Home: 6-6-1; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 21-4 (Home: 11-1; Away: 8-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (38th in nation) | 41.0 (41st) | 33.4 (89th) | 28.7 (51st) | 14.3 (128th) | 10.6 (115th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Lamar has been better against the spread on the road (11-3-1) than at home (3-6-0) this season.
- Cardinals games have finished above the over/under less often at home (two times out of nine) than away (seven of 15) this year.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Cardinals have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (6-6).
Recent trends
- The Cardinals have fared worse offensively over their past 10 games, scoring 68.0 points per contest, 3.1 fewer points their than season average of 71.1.
- While Lamar is ceding 66.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 63.5 points per contest.
- The Cardinals are draining 7.8 threes per game with a 39.0% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.2 and 36.6%.
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-1 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 11-3-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 8-6-1)
- O-U-P: 10-16-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 6-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (250th in nation) | 41.2 (51st) | 33.8 (75th) | 30.6 (144th) | 15.7 (56th) | 12.0 (256th) |
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