The McNeese State Cowboys (5-9, 1-0 SthLnd) look to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Northwestern State Demons (5-9, 0-1 SthLnd) at Prather Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
McNeese State Cowboys at Northwestern State Demons Free Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were dismantled by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 87-65. Saint Mary’s’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over McNeese State, who had a rate of 16.8. Malik Hines was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting.
The Demons dismantled the Centenary Gentlemen in their last outing, 102-62. The Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.069) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 28.0). Ishmael Lane was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. Northwestern State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (84th in possessions per game), while McNeese State has been more methodical (273rd in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Cowboys, who rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 percent), will square off against the Demons, who rank 304th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent).
After the Cowboys won both games against the Demons last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, McNeese State won 75-62. The Cowboys made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 34.9).
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Betting Notes:
McNeese State ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Northwestern State ranks 248th (40.5).
The Cowboys rank 114th in assists per game (14.0) while the Demons rank 228th (10.4).
Northwestern State ranks 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while McNeese State ranks 260th (16.9).
The Cowboys rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Demons rank 146th (4.5).
Northwestern State ranks 84th in steals per game (7.0) while McNeese State ranks 166th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
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The Cowboys have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, McNeese State has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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