McNeese State Cowboys vs Northwestern State Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Betting on today’s Cowboys and Demons game? Catch the action at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA, as the Demons hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. McNeese State is favored by -10.5 in this Southland conference contest against Northwestern State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 130.5 points.

MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +10.5

This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.

WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Demons.
• Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will McNeese State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games

McNeese State improved to 7-5 on the season with a 75-56 road win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. The Cowboys entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

McNeese State took control early, leading 41-23 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.

McNeese State put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts (22/37) and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc (6/18). The Cowboys also went 13/20 from the free-throw line, shooting 65%.

Javohn Garcia led the way, scoring 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/4 from three, and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Yusef Salih contributed 18 points, hitting 4/8 from deep and 6/12 overall. Quadir Copeland chipped in 13 points, going 5/8 from the field and dishing out 6 assists.

McNeese State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points and a 31% shooting performance. They limited two-point shots to 10/28, or 35%.

From beyond the arc, McNeese State gave up 10 threes on 36 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.

Taking a Look at the Demons Chances at Home

Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games

Northwestern State improved to 4-7 on the season with a 68-66 win over Nicholls on Saturday, January 4th. The Demons, playing at home, were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.

Northwestern State led 36-33 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 138.5-point over/under line.

Northwestern State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.1%. They did manage to hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line.

Micah Thomas and Michael Gray Jr. each contributed 18 points, with Gray hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. Addison Patterson added 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Byron Ireland dished out 6 assists. The Demons also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

Northwestern State’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts (17/39). They also limited three-point damage, with the opposing team hitting just 5 of 18 threes (27%).

The Demons sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws (79%). Northwestern State also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.