The Houston Baptist Huskies (5-12, 1-5 SthLnd) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they meet the McNeese State Cowboys (6-13, 2-4 SthLnd) at H&HP Complex. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. McNeese State Cowboys ATS Prediction
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they were topped by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 70-67. Southeastern Louisiana’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Houston Baptist. The Lions had a rate of 40.7 (above their season average of 29.2), while the Huskies posted a mark of 27.6 (below their season average of 37.2). Ian DuBose led Houston Baptist in scoring with 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Cowboys lost a close one to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last game, 74-71. One of Southeastern Louisiana’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Cowboys were 10-12 (83.3 percent). McNeese State’s Roydell Brown put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
After the Cowboys won both meetings against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, McNeese State won 88-79. The Cowboys made 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 15.9).
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for McNeese State in this contest. The Cowboys are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 31st in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.0 percent. Meanwhile, Houston Baptist ranks 279th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.4 percent. This game should be a matchup of conflicting tempos. The fast-paced Huskies rank 21st in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cowboys rank 281st.
Houston Baptist at McNeese State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Houston Baptist ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while McNeese State ranks 212th (4.5).
The Cowboys rank 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Huskies rank 140th (34.7).
McNeese State ranks 110th in assists per game (14.1) while Houston Baptist ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Cowboys rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Huskies rank 145th (4.2).
Houston Baptist ranks 244th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while McNeese State ranks 288th (16.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 2.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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