McNeese vs Northwestern State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: McNeese vs Northwestern State

The McNeese State Cowboys battle the Northwestern State Demons, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, February 16.

Our betting prediction is that McNeese will be superior to Northwestern State and that’s why we’re backing the favorites at -13.5 on the spread. Take the -106 that they are able to cover this line.

McNeese State Cowboys got the win in their previous game. A 97-54 triumph occurred on the road when playing Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

Northwestern State Demons won their last game which was at home. It was a 69-66 triumph against Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

McNeese triumphed 92-54 when they last played NW State. McNeese have triumphed in their previous six matchups against NW State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	29-5	2711	2247	464	18-0	11-5	11W
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L

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McNeese vs Northwestern State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best McNeese vs Northwestern State betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on McNeese who are -13.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a big win in this college contest and cover the generous line at odds of -106.

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Key McNeese vs Northwestern State stats:

• The +13.5 line hasn’t been covered by NSU in 5 consecutive games against McNeese.

McNeese -13.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

McNeese -13.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

McNeese 73 - 57 Northwestern State

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Cowboys to claim a 73-57 win which will hopefully go close.

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McNeese vs Northwestern State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give McNeese State a 93% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks. Northwestern State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +800.

The spread currently stands at 14.5 and the total points line is 137.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 137.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

McNeese

-1429

NSU

+800

Point Spread

McNeese -14.5

-102

NSU +14.5

-120

Total Points

Under 137.5

-105

Over 137.5

-115

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McNeese Stats

Northwestern State Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.20 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.80 pts and allowed 69.00 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
McNeese	29-5	2711	2247	464	18-0	11-5	11W
Stephen F. Austin	28-5	2520	2176	344	16-2	12-3	1L
UTRGV	19-14	2505	2293	212	11-5	8-9	1L
Texas A&M-CC	18-16	2447	2304	143	11-5	7-11	1L
New Orleans	15-18	2459	2563	-104	6-6	9-12	1L
Nicholls State	14-19	2388	2471	-83	7-6	7-13	1L
Lamar	12-19	2167	2143	24	7-9	5-10	8L
Incarnate Word	12-19	2302	2285	17	10-7	2-12	1L
Houston Christian	12-20	2147	2309	-162	9-5	3-15	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-21	2246	2385	-139	6-8	5-13	4L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L
SE Louisiana	9-22	2016	2184	-168	5-7	4-15	1W

• 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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