The McNeese Cowboys (9-5, 3-0 Southland) are big, 10.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Northwestern State Demons (7-7, 3-0 Southland) on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Prather Coliseum. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 132 points.
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McNeese Cover -10.5 vs Northwestern State -115
McNeese vs. Northwestern State betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -645
- Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: +467
- Spread: McNeese (-10.5)
- Total: 132
McNeese statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games last season, McNeese sported a better record against the spread (7-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-6-1).
- The Cowboys hit the over on the over/under in nine of 12 home games (75%) last year, compared to six of 14 road games (42.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, McNeese took 11 of 11 games at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. McNeese won eight of nine games on the road (.889) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Cowboys were the 38th-ranked squad in the nation (80.0 points per game) last season. On defense, they were fifth-best (62.2 points conceded per game).
- Last season, McNeese was 113th in college basketball in rebounds (33.2 per game) and 95th in rebounds conceded (30.1).
- Last season the Cowboys were ranked 70th in the country in assists with 14.9 per game.
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-1 (Home: 2-2-1; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4 (49th in nation) | 40.3 (52nd) | 32.2 (232nd) | 29.4 (91st) | 13.1 (242nd) | 10.6 (93rd) |
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Northwestern State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Northwestern State has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 2-2-0 record) than on the road (.750, 6-2-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Demons games have finished over one of four times at home (25%), and four of eight away (50%).
- The Demons’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is 1.000 (1-0), and away it is .143 (1-6).
Last season stats
- Last year the Demons averaged 70.5 points per game (268th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 75.9 points per contest (292nd-ranked).
- Northwestern State averaged 31.3 rebounds per game (230th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 34.4 rebounds per contest (315th-ranked).
- The Demons put up 11.5 assists per game, which ranked them 305th in the nation.
Northwestern State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (151st in nation) | 42.4 (141st) | 32.9 (189th) | 29.6 (106th) | 15.1 (114th) | 11.6 (190th) |
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