Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks go up against the McNeese State Cowboys, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, January 5.

Stephen F. Austin look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat against McNeese and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +10.5 and this can be backed at -110.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks won their previous game by a 73-63 scoreline. It was on the road against Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

McNeese State Cowboys last game saw them claim a 82-70 home win over Lamar Cardinals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

McNeese have won two on the spin against Stephen F. Austin. They won 79-59 at home and 95-64 on the road. In the past 6 games between the teams, Stephen F. Austin have won four.

NCAAB	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

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Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese Prediction & Picks

Take on Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Stephen F. Austin have been given a sizeable +10.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -110 that the underdogs avoid a big loss in this college showdown.

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Key Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese stats:

• The +10.5 line has been covered by SFA in 14 consecutive games.
• The +10.5 line has been covered by SFA in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 4 of their last 6 games against SFA.

SFA +10.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Stephen F. Austin +10.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Stephen F. Austin 64 - 71 McNeese

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Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese 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 favorites are 86% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with McNeese State priced at -625 to triumph in this college game. Stephen F. Austin are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +440.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 143.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 143.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

SFA

+440

McNeese

-625

Point Spread

SFA +10.5

-114

McNeese -10.5

-106

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

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Stephen F. Austin Stats

McNeese 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

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

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 63.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.40 pts and allowed 60.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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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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