The McNeese State Cowboys (9-19, 5-10 SthLnd) will be at Sharp Gymnasium to square off with the Houston Baptist Huskies (10-16, 6-9 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
McNeese State Cowboys vs. Houston Baptist Huskies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Huskies were blown out by the Lamar Cardinals, 110-75, while the Cowboys were victorious over the Nicholls Colonels, 84-75.
McNeese State played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.269) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.644 (above their season average of 0.513). For those same stats, Nicholls put up marks of 0.078 and 0.547, respectively. Houston Baptist, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.290 (above their season average of 0.278). Houston Baptist’s Ty Dalton led the way, contributing 20 points. Meanwhile, McNeese State was led by Shamarkus Kennedy, who finished with 27 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Roydell Brown led the Cowboys to a 79-73 victory. He notched a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds. McNeese State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.462). Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 25.8).
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Houston Baptist in this contest. The Huskies rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.5 percent), while McNeese State ranks 265th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Cowboys. They rank 323rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the Huskies force the 60th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.3 percent).
McNeese State vs. Houston Baptist Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Houston Baptist ranks 27th in steals per game (7.9) while McNeese State ranks 217th (4.7).
- The Cowboys average 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 178th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Houston Baptist ranks 254th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while McNeese State ranks 297th (17.3).
- The Cowboys average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 248th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Houston Baptist ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.0) while McNeese State ranks 179th (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Huskies have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Houston Baptist has lost by an average of 1.5 points.
