It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the McNeese State Cowboys (6-12, 2-3 SthLnd) welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (5-12, 1-3 SthLnd) to H&HP Complex. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. McNeese State Cowboys Free Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they beat the Lamar Cardinals, 76-69. The Lions made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 27.8). With 22 points on 5-for-11 shooting, Marlain Veal was the game’s leading scorer.
The Cowboys beat the Nicholls Colonels in their last game, 86-75. The Cowboys held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below the 29.8 mark opponents have averaged against McNeese State this season). The Colonels had a free throw rate of 0.092 (below their season average of 0.164). Roydell Brown was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Lions won the most recent game 74-67. The Lions made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 14.4).
It could be a sloppy game for the McNeese State offense. McNeese State ranks 334th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 67th-most turnovers in the country (22.0 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana vs. McNeese State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while McNeese State ranks 199th (24.7).
The Lions rank 26th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Cowboys rank 189th (14.9).
McNeese State ranks 117th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 226th (33.1).
The Lions rank 79th in steals per game (7.1) while the Cowboys rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
McNeese State ranks 80th in blocks per game (3.6) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 6.7 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 74.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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