It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the McNeese State Cowboys (7-15, 3-6 SthLnd) welcome the Northwestern State Demons (8-15, 3-7 SthLnd) to H&HP Complex. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons vs. McNeese State Cowboys ATS Prediction
The last time the Demons played, they were beaten by the New Orleans Privateers, 81-73. New Orleans’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Northwestern State. The Privateers had a rate of 12.8 (better than their season average of 19.5), while the Demons posted a mark of 25.2 (above their season average of 18.8). Ishmael Lane led Northwestern State in scoring with 19 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The Cowboys lost to the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last matchup, 77-62. Sam Houston State’s 16.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over McNeese State, who had a rate of 22.9. The Bearkats’ mark was worse than their season average of 15.2, while the Cowboys’ was above their season average of 19.6. With 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Roydell Brown led McNeese State in scoring.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Lane scored a game-high 17 points and the Demons beat the Cowboys 66-61. He also put up 12 rebounds. The Demons’ 14.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cowboys, who had a mark of 22.1.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Lane (16 points,14.2 rebounds,2.6 blocks) has been great for the Demons while Brown (22 points,8.8 rebounds) has made great contributions to the Cowboys.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for McNeese State in this battle. The Cowboys rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 335th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.3 percent).
Northwestern State at McNeese State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
McNeese State ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Northwestern State ranks 275th (40.0).
The Cowboys rank 109th in assists per game (14.1) while the Demons rank 256th (10.3).
McNeese State ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northwestern State ranks 160th (4.2).
The Demons rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Cowboys rank 294th (16.1).
Northwestern State ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while McNeese State ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
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The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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