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The McNeese State Cowboys are on a disappointing 2-6 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, 10th in the Southland Conference, and are on a three-game losing streak. They are coming off a defeat against the No.7 Tennessee Volunteers (76-40).
They will now take on the Northern Iowa Panthers, who are 3-5 at the start of the season, 9th in the Missouri Valley Conference, and faced a defeat in their last game against the Toledo Rockets (83-75). The Panthers will host this game at the McLeod Center on Friday (December 9) where they will look for their fourth win of the season.
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McNeese State Cowboys vs Northern Iowa Panthers: Betting Odds
The Cowboys have two wins and six losses so far this season. The two wins have come against teams like the Champion Baptist College Tigers (110-54) and the Lamar Cardinals (66-57). They now have a chance to secure their third win away from home this season.
The team has been scoring a little low at 68.3 points per game, while conceding 75.4 points. Their 3-pt shooting has been at 33.3% whereas the field goal percentage is below par at 42.4. Their total offensive rebounds per game are 34.8 and 33.0 defensive rebounds.
The Panthers have three wins and five losses this season. Three wins have come against teams like the Warburg Knights (105-49), the Northern Illinois Huskies (83-76), and the Evansville Purple Aces (72-55). They have scored a decent 72.4 points per game and conceded 67.9 points. Their shooting from the perimeter has been an impressive 36.1% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 45.8.
McNeese State Cowboys vs Northern Iowa Panthers: Match Details
Fixture: McNeese State Cowboys @ Northern Iowa Panthers
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 08:00 p.m ET
Venue: McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
McNeese State Cowboys vs Northern Iowa Panthers: Prediction
The Panthers are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games after a straight loss. They are also 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games against a team that has a losing record. They are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 home games. The under is 4-1 in the Cowboys' last five games.
There have been no recent meetings between the two teams. However, the Panthers are a much better team at present and their statistics are better compared to McNeese's. They also have a home advantage that definitely gives them an upper hand.
Final Prediction: Panthers -16 (-110)
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