McNeese vs Nicholls Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 2)
- The Cowboys are on fire with seven consecutive wins in league play.
- The Colonels are only 6-5 in their home games this season.
- This marks the 109th all-time matchup between the two Southland squads.
The mid-major level will have plenty of attention on the Southland, seeing the McNeese Cowboys face the Nicholls Colonels. The visitors come out as the solid favorite, having direct implications on the playoff picture of the Southland Tournament.
How to Watch
- When: Monday, March 2, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: David R. Stopher Gymnasium, Thibodaux, Louisiana
- How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | -105 | -10.5 | O144.5 |
| Nicholls | -115 | +10.5 | U144.5 |
Game Preview
The Cowboys (25-5, 18-3 Southland) boast one of the best records in the nation, competing for the regular-season title with Stephen F. Austin. They are ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in steal percentage (15.1) and in turnover percentage (24.6) and is No. 6 in block percentage (16.8). Larry Johnson has been named to the Mid-Major Freshman of the Year Watch List, leading the team with 10 20-point games. Meanwhile, Garwey Dual has dished out five or more assists 12 times this season.
The Colonels (13-17, 12-9 Southland) are in the middle bracket of the conference standings, going 4-4 in their last eight league games. Jalik Dunkley leads the team with averages of 12.9 points and seven rebounds per game on 56.7% shooting from the field. On another note, Sincere Malone will look to be active with his playmaking, producing 11.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per contest.
McNeese vs Nicholls Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 108 meetings in their history, and the result is 60-48 for the Cowboys. The last matchup was in January this year when McNeese won 94-68 at home.
McNeese vs Nicholls Predictions
McNeese is in the race for the Southland regular-season title, needing a win and a loss from Stephen F. Austin to obtain a share of the title this season. Meanwhile, Nicholls seeks a first-round bye in the conference tournament by beating the Cowboys. However, the probability of that is low when it comes to McNeese’s explosive attack that can thwart plans to set the tone early on. Our betting pick here is the Cowboys to defend a 10.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â McNeese Cowboys -10.5
