Who's Playing
New Orleans @ McNeese State
Current Records: New Orleans 11-8; McNeese State 8-13
What to Know
The McNeese State Cowboys and the New Orleans Privateers will face off in a Southland clash at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 30 at The Legacy Center. New Orleans should still be riding high after a victory, while the Cowboys will be looking to get back in the win column.
McNeese State entered their game against the Nicholls State Colonels this past Thursday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. McNeese State came up short against Nicholls State, falling 81-71.
Meanwhile, after constant struggles on the road, New Orleans has finally found some success away from home. They had enough points to win and then some against the Houston Bap. Huskies this past Thursday, taking their contest 77-66.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Cowboys are expected to win a tight contest Sunday. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in two of their six home games.
McNeese State is now 8-13 while the Privateers sit at 11-8. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: McNeese State ranks 24th in college basketball when it comes to takeaways, with 16.6 on average. Less enviably, New Orleans is 12th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 15.2 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: The Legacy Center -- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN University
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Cowboys are a slight 1-point favorite against the Privateers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
New Orleans have won nine out of their last 12 games against McNeese State.
- Jan 06, 2022 - McNeese State 92 vs. New Orleans 82
- Jan 16, 2021 - New Orleans 99 vs. McNeese State 84
- Feb 22, 2020 - New Orleans 82 vs. McNeese State 77
- Jan 18, 2020 - McNeese State 65 vs. New Orleans 52
- Feb 23, 2019 - New Orleans 60 vs. McNeese State 51
- Jan 12, 2019 - New Orleans 79 vs. McNeese State 66
- Feb 17, 2018 - New Orleans 90 vs. McNeese State 74
- Jan 06, 2018 - New Orleans 82 vs. McNeese State 75
- Feb 09, 2017 - New Orleans 69 vs. McNeese State 63
- Jan 26, 2017 - New Orleans 75 vs. McNeese State 56
- Feb 11, 2016 - McNeese State 87 vs. New Orleans 76
- Jan 30, 2016 - New Orleans 76 vs. McNeese State 64
