It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the McNeese State Cowboys (7-13, 3-4 SthLnd) welcome the Lamar Cardinals (10-11, 3-5 SthLnd) to H&HP Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. McNeese State Cowboys Betting Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Nicholls Colonels, 90-69. The Cardinals knocked down 25 of their 27 free throws (92.6 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 36.3). With 26 points on 10-for-12 shooting, Josh Nzeakor was the game’s leading scorer.
The Cowboys defeated the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last game, 79-73. McNeese State’s 0.529 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Houston Baptist, who had a mark of 0.462. The Cowboys’ mark was above their season average of 0.528, while the Huskies’ was below the 0.522 mark opponents have averaged against McNeese State this season. Roydell Brown was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the McNeese State offense. McNeese State ranks 330th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Lamar forces the 21st-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.5 percent). It will also be a battle of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Cardinals rank 44th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Cowboys rank 261st.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Cowboys won the last contest 69-60. The Cowboys had a much better free throw rate (0.447 vs. 0.169) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.511 vs. 0.377).
Lamar Cardinals at McNeese State Cowboys Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar ranks ninth in steals per game (9.1) while McNeese State ranks 215th (4.6).
The Cardinals rank 30th in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Cowboys rank 164th (35.5).
McNeese State ranks 110th in assists per game (14.1) while Lamar ranks 237th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Cowboys rank 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Cardinals rank 132nd (3.8).
Lamar ranks 242nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while McNeese State ranks 289th (16.4).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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