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McNeese State @ Southeastern Louisiana

Current Records: McNeese State 9-15; Southeastern Louisiana 12-12

What to Know

The McNeese State Cowboys have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. McNeese State and the Southeastern Louisiana Lions will face off in a Southland battle at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at University Center. The Cowboys haven't won a matchup against Southeastern Louisiana since Feb. 24 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought.

McNeese State beat the NW State Demons 93-84 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Southeastern Louisiana lost to the Houston Bap. Huskies on the road by a decisive 93-80 margin.

McNeese State is expected to lose this next one by 5. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 6-3-1 ATS in away games but only 9-9-1 all in all.

The Cowboys' victory brought them up to 9-15 while the Lions' loss pulled them down to 12-12. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: McNeese State is stumbling into the contest with the 38th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.5 on average. Southeastern Louisianas have had an even harder time: they are seventh worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 77.5 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: University Center -- Hammond, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lions are a 5-point favorite against the Cowboys, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lions as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Southeastern Louisiana have won ten out of their last 14 games against McNeese State.

  • Feb 03, 2022 - Southeastern Louisiana 83 vs. McNeese State 78
  • Jan 07, 2022 - Southeastern Louisiana 83 vs. McNeese State 78
  • Mar 09, 2021 - Southeastern Louisiana 71 vs. McNeese State 68
  • Feb 24, 2021 - McNeese State 95 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 91
  • Jan 20, 2021 - Southeastern Louisiana 92 vs. McNeese State 88
  • Feb 26, 2020 - McNeese State 104 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 82
  • Jan 22, 2020 - McNeese State 77 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 61
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Southeastern Louisiana 88 vs. McNeese State 52
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Southeastern Louisiana 74 vs. McNeese State 71
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Southeastern Louisiana 74 vs. McNeese State 67
  • Jan 13, 2018 - McNeese State 71 vs. Southeastern Louisiana 62
  • Jan 15, 2017 - Southeastern Louisiana 79 vs. McNeese State 75
  • Feb 15, 2016 - Southeastern Louisiana 79 vs. McNeese State 76
  • Feb 01, 2016 - Southeastern Louisiana 82 vs. McNeese State 80