The Southeastern Louisiana Lions will hit the floor running against the visiting McNeese State Cowboys Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

The Lions are 10-17 so far on the season, and 2-0 ATS vs. the number. The Cowboys, meanwhile, are 15-12 and 1-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Southeastern Louisiana go 0-2 and the Cowboys go 0-1 on the totals.



View McNeese State vs Southeastern Louisiana Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Lions - Cowboys odds would favor the Cowboys if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southeastern Louisiana is rated No. 179 in the current Odds Shark poll, while McNeese State is at No. 80. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 65-61 win for the Cowboys.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Southeastern Louisiana's No. 326-ranked offense, averaging 59.5 PPG, against a Cowboys defense that ranks No. 113 at 64.9 PPG. The Lions field goal percentage has averaged 40.5% so far, less than the Cowboys marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.6% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, McNeese State owns the country's No. 148-rated mark, allowing 68.8 points per game on the highway. Southeastern Louisiana, on the other hand, rates No. 258 in scoring at home.

McNeese State was a 78-75 loser in their most recent outing at home against Nicholls State. Patrick Richard scored 28 points for McNeese State on Saturday, but the Colonels managed a 78-75 victory over the Cowboys at Burton Coliseum.

Southeastern Louisiana was a 64-63 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Central Arkansas. The Lions got 16 points from Antonnio Benton, but it was Central Arkansas that prevailed in a 64-63 final on Saturday at Farris Center.

Next up:
McNeese State at Lamar, Saturday, March 3
Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls State, Saturday, March 3