McNeese State Cowboys vs Houston Christian Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
Planning on watching today’s Cowboys and Huskies game? Catch the action at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Southland matchup, McNeese State is favored bt -14.5 vs. Houston Christian. The over/under for the game is 137.5 points.
MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +14.5
This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is It the Cowboys Game to Lose on the Road?
McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games
McNeese State improved to 9-5 this season with an 80-71 win over Nicholls on Saturday. The Cowboys were -16.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.
McNeese State led 39-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 151, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.
McNeese State put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.5% from the field and 20% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.6%, but they made up for it by hitting 29 free throws at a 74.4% clip and grabbing 23 offensive rebounds.
Javohn Garcia led the way with 25 points, shooting 50% from the field and from three-point range. Robert Brown III added 16 points, also shooting 50% overall and 40% from deep.
McNeese State’s defense held their opponent to 71 points on 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 21 two-point field goals on 49 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, McNeese State limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 of their attempts, a 74% rate. McNeese State also allowed 23 offensive rebounds.
Can the Huskies Grab a Win at Home?
Houston Christian improved to 4-10 on the season with an 81-76 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday. The Huskies were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the win.
After leading 41-36 at halftime, Houston Christian and Incarnate Word each scored 40 points in the second half. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.
Houston Christian’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64%, thanks in part to hitting 11 of 21 from beyond the arc (52.4%).
Jordan Pyke led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Dylan Hayman added 19 points, missing just one shot (8/9) and going 1/1 from three-point range.
Despite Houston Christian’s defensive struggles, allowing 76 points on 54% shooting, their offense couldn’t capitalize enough for a win. The Huskies gave up 11 threes on 52% shooting from beyond the arc.
They also sent the opposing team to the line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws. Houston Christian allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.