The McNeese State Cowboys (2-5) visit Frank Erwin Special Events Center to challenge the Texas Longhorns (5-1). The Cowboys can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
McNeese State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Longhorns defeated the California Golden Bears, 62-45, while the Cowboys were blown out by the Richmond Spiders, 87-57.
Texas played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 18.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.468 (below their season average of 0.512). For those same stats, California was 18.2 and 0.367, respectively. McNeese State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (11-14; 78.6 percent). Jericho Sims had a solid performance for Texas, putting up 12 points and nine rebounds. McNeese State, meanwhile, was lifted by Leondre Washington, who contributed 15 points.
There’s a decent chance that McNeese State struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, Texas ranks 45th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while McNeese State has forced the 220th-most turnovers (18.4 percent).
McNeese State vs. Texas ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while McNeese State ranks 285th (15.1).
- The Longhorns average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. The Cowboys rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- McNeese State ranks 239th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Texas ranks 241st (34.0).
- The Longhorns rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Cowboys rank 269th (7.4).
- Texas ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while McNeese State ranks 294th (18.6).
