This is a much better team in McNeese State this season and they seem to playing much better on both sides of the ball. They just took down Michigan which is a big win for this program and have also beaten Southern Miss and Louisiana Lafayette recently. They face a Lions team that did beat them twice last season before they finally got their revenge in the Southland Tournament. This team is much better than last season and they should be able to win and cover this spread. The Cowboys are much better on field percentage, playing at a 50% clip which is much better than the Lions and their 3 point shooting is at 38.64 %, much better than the Lions and on rebounds. The Cowboys have the better defense and will close down passing lanes and force them to shoot from beyond the arc. McNeese St wins this game and covers.

McNeese State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. McNeese State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. McNeese State are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. Texas A&M-Commerce are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in January. Texas A&M-Commerce are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.

Best bet: lay the points with McNeese St.