The Northwestern State Demons (8-15, 3-7 SthLnd) will be at H&HP Complex to take on the McNeese State Cowboys (7-15, 3-6 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Northwestern State Demons vs. McNeese State Cowboys ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Cowboys fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 77-62, while the Demons were defeated by the New Orleans Privateers, 81-73.
Northwestern State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (above their season average of 0.449) while McNeese State had a better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.136). Roydell Brown played a key role for McNeese State with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Northwestern State, meanwhile, was lifted by Ishmael Lane, who put up 19 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocks.
In their first matchup this year, Lane led the Demons to a 66-61 win. He recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Northwestern State had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 22.1). McNeese State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 25.0).
The Demons’ Lane has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 16 points,14.2 rebounds,2.6 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Brown has averaged 22 points,8.8 rebounds during that same time frame for the Cowboys.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for McNeese State in this contest. The Cowboys rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while Northwestern State ranks 335th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.3 percent).
Northwestern State Demons vs. McNeese State Cowboys Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- McNeese State ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Northwestern State ranks 275th (40.0).
- The Demons rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Cowboys rank 294th (16.1).
- Northwestern State ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while McNeese State ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Cowboys rank 109th in assists per game (14.1) while the Demons rank 256th (10.3).
- McNeese State ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northwestern State ranks 160th (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 2.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
