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McNeese State @ Houston Bap.

Current Records: McNeese State 10-20; Houston Bap. 9-17

What to Know

The Houston Bap. Huskies haven't won a contest against the McNeese State Cowboys since March 2 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought this past Saturday. Houston Bap. and McNeese State will face off in a Southland battle at 8 p.m. ET at Sharp Gymnasium. Both teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.

The Huskies were just a bucket short of a win this past Wednesday and fell 75-74 to the New Orleans Privateers.

Speaking of close games: it was close but no cigar for McNeese State as they fell 69-67 to the Incarnate Word Cardinals two weeks ago.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Houston Bap. is expected to win a tight contest. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in seven of their 13 home games.

The losses put Houston Bap. at 9-17 and the Cowboys at 10-20. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Huskies have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.20% from the floor on average, which is the 28th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. McNeese State has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the 30th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 75.2 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Sharp Gymnasium -- Houston, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Huskies are a slight 2-point favorite against the Cowboys, 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 2-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

McNeese State have won eight out of their last 12 games against Houston Bap.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - McNeese State 78 vs. Houston Bap. 75
  • Feb 27, 2021 - McNeese State 85 vs. Houston Bap. 58
  • Jan 23, 2021 - McNeese State 74 vs. Houston Bap. 71
  • Feb 29, 2020 - McNeese State 100 vs. Houston Bap. 80
  • Jan 25, 2020 - McNeese State 102 vs. Houston Bap. 89
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Houston Bap. 86 vs. McNeese State 65
  • Jan 26, 2019 - McNeese State 79 vs. Houston Bap. 73
  • Feb 24, 2018 - McNeese State 88 vs. Houston Bap. 79
  • Jan 20, 2018 - McNeese State 86 vs. Houston Bap. 81
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Houston Bap. 81 vs. McNeese State 79
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Houston Bap. 60 vs. McNeese State 49
  • Jan 05, 2016 - Houston Bap. 82 vs. McNeese State 73