McNeese State was expected to be a contender for the Southland Conference title, and the Cowboys have not disappointed, as they are 10-3 (6-4-1 ATS) while averaging 86.7 points per game and allowing 69.2 points per game. They have covered their past five home games, and they are 4-0 ATS following an ATS loss. McNeese does come off a rout by Michigan, but the Wolverines have been destroying about every team they have played this season. The Cowboys have gone OVER three straight, and they are 5-1 OVER following a loss by at least 20 points dating to previous seasons. Lamar has lost four of six, and it is 12-2 OVER its past 14 Friday games dating back to earlier seasons. The OVER is 5-1 when the Cardinals' opponent allowed more than 100 points in its previous game. Take McNeese State and the OVER.
These picks were released to clients on January 02, 2026 at 11:07AM ET.
Lamar at McNeese State
January 2, 2026
1 unit on McNeese State -16.5 (-106) (risk 1 to return 1.94)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1 unit on Game Total OVER 142.5 -117 (risk 1 to return 1.85)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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