<p>Looking to win big? The Lumberjacks and Cowboys face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cowboys are hosting the game at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. The over/under for this game is set at 130.5 points, and McNeese State is favored by -15.5 vs. Stephen F. Austin in a Southland conference matchup.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 4:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Even though we have McNeese State winning straight-up, we like Stephen F. Austin at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><h3>Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>The Lumberjacks dropped to 5-10 on the season after a 73-61 road loss to Nicholls on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Stephen F. Austin not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 
<p>Trailing 39-33 at halftime, the Lumberjacks couldn't mount a comeback, scoring just 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 20 three-point attempts for a 10% shooting percentage. Overall, their effective field goal percentage was 45.2%, with a field goal percentage of 43.5% on 27 of 62 shooting. They were more successful inside, connecting on 59.5% of their two-point shots, going 25 for 42.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made just 5 of 11 attempts, hitting 45.5% from the line. Byron Ireland led the team with 17 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, and adding 4 assists. Robert Brown III contributed 16 points, making 5 of 11 three-point attempts, while Chrishawn Christmas added 12 points and 9 rebounds.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 48% from the field on 25 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 13 of 29 shots, good for 44%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent was 12 of 23, shooting 52%. They also went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 11, which is 68%. Stephen F. Austin allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does McNeese State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>McNeese State Cowboys Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>McNeese State improved to 11-5 on the season after a 75-64 home win over Lamar on Saturday. The Cowboys were -14.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>McNeese State led 35-24 at halftime and both teams scored 40 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 139 went over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>McNeese State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-27 from deep, while hitting 51.6% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cowboys shot just 57.1%, making 16 of 28 attempts. Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. DJ Richards Jr. also hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 3 assists.</p><p>McNeese State held their opponent to 64 points, with a defensive effort that saw them give up 43% shooting from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 31 shooting, which is 51%.</p> <p>From three-point range, McNeese State's defense conceded 9 of 27 shooting, or 33%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 16, shooting 57%. McNeese State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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