Lamar vs McNeese State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Lamar vs McNeese State

The Lamar Cardinals go up against the McNeese State Cowboys, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, January 2.

We’re confident that McNeese State can enjoy a big win in their clash against Lamar, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -110 available.

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Lamar Cardinals won their previous game by a 69-62 scoreline. It was on the road against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

McNeese State Cowboys were beaten last game and this was on the road. Michigan Wolverines claimed a 112-71 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was McNeese who came out on top when they last played Lamar. A 63-54 win was recorded. McNeese have triumphed in their previous six matchups against Lamar. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	10-3	1127	899	228	7-0	3-3	1L
Lamar	7-6	947	881	66	3-4	4-2	2W

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Lamar vs McNeese State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Lamar vs McNeese State betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -15.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -110 that McNeese State win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key Lamar vs McNeese State stats:

• The -15.5 line has been covered by McNeese in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -15.5 line has been covered by McNeese in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -15.5 line has been covered by McNeese in 2 consecutive games at home.

McNeese -15.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

McNeese -15.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lamar 65 - 83 McNeese

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Cowboys on the correct score lines. For example, a 83-65 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Lamar vs McNeese State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give McNeese State a 95% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -2000 favorites with the sportsbooks. Lamar are the underdogs at +980 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 15.5, with the total points line at 142.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 142.5, it’s -105.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Lamar

+980

McNeese

-2000

Point Spread

Lamar +15.5

-110

McNeese -15.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-115

Over 142.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Lamar Stats

McNeese State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 67.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 93.20 pts and allowed 60.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	11-2	1042	845	197	7-0	4-2	6W
McNeese	10-3	1127	899	228	7-0	3-3	1L
Incarnate Word	7-6	1077	954	123	7-1	0-5	2W
Lamar	7-6	947	881	66	3-4	4-2	2W
Texas A&M-CC	6-7	994	889	105	5-1	1-6	1W
Texas A&M-Commerce	6-8	1037	1067	-30	3-2	3-6	3L
Nicholls State	5-8	978	997	-19	3-0	2-8	2W
UTRGV	5-8	994	927	67	3-3	2-5	2L
Houston Christian	5-8	918	968	-50	3-2	2-6	4L
New Orleans	4-9	945	1073	-128	1-1	3-8	1L
SE Louisiana	4-9	857	913	-56	1-2	3-7	3L
Northwestern State	3-10	941	1028	-87	2-3	1-7	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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