The McNeese State Cowboys (2-3) will travel to Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (4-3). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
McNeese State Cowboys at SMU Mustangs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mustangs were victorious over the Lamar Cardinals 79-65, while the Cowboys had no trouble getting past the Mississippi College Choctaws 80-42.
McNeese State played a flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.222) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (matching their season average). Mississippi College put up marks of 0.071 and 15.0, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, SMU played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.527) and a turnover percentage of 16.7 (worse than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Lamar recorded marks of 0.462 and 20.8, respectively. Jahmal McMurray played well for SMU with 18 points and nine assists. Meanwhile, McNeese State was led by Will Robinson, who contributed 14 points and six rebounds.
Look for SMU to own the offensive glass in this matchup. Dating back to last season, the Mustangs rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while McNeese State ranks 280th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent). Contrasting styles will be on display in this meeting. The up-and-down Cowboys rank 57th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Mustangs rank 347th.
McNeese State Cowboys at SMU Mustangs Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – SMU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- SMU ranks 39th in steals per game (7.5) while McNeese State ranks 268th (5.2).
- The Cowboys rank 34th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Mustangs rank 167th (3.1).
- McNeese State ranks 151st in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while SMU ranks 243rd (23.5).
- The Cowboys rank 20th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Mustangs rank 244th (33.8).
- SMU ranks 122nd in assists per game (14.3) while McNeese State ranks 283rd (11.6).
