Lamar Cardinals vs McNeese State Cowboys predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball showdown on January 31, 2026, the Lamar Cardinals will face off against the McNeese State Cowboys. Both teams have been performing well as of late, with the Cardinals winning 3 of their last 5 matches and the Cowboys securing victories in 4 of their last 5 games.

The Lamar Cardinals, playing on home turf, will have the advantage of familiar surroundings and home support. However, the McNeese State Cowboys have been in impressive form recently, with their strong performance likely to carry over into this upcoming match.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, the Lamar Cardinals are deemed underdogs with odds of 4.29, while the McNeese State Cowboys are the favorites with odds of 1.16.

The outcome of this game is hard to predict as both teams are evenly matched in recent form. The Cardinals will look to capitalize on their home court advantage, while the Cowboys will aim to continue their winning streak. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between two competitive teams.

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Lamar
21.3%

McNeese State
78.7%

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Betting Odds

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	4.29		1.16

Latest Results

27.01.26 Lamar Cardinals basketball – East Texas A&M Lions basketball – 82:61
24.01.26 Lamar Cardinals basketball – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – 81:88
19.01.26 New Orleans Privateers basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 89:76
17.01.26 Nicholls State Colonels basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 80:90
12.01.26 Lamar Cardinals basketball – Houston Christian Huskies basketball – 64:56

27.01.26 Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 66:76
24.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – New Orleans Privateers basketball – 82:63
19.01.26 Texas A&M-CC Islanders basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 53:69
17.01.26 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 79:76
12.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 94:68

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lamar won 0.

Recent performances by Lamar have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

McNeese State is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

In this match, McNeese State is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lamar won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 1369:1383. (average 68.5:69.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Lamar won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 628:584. (average 69.8:64.9).

Latest Head To Head

02.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 82:70
12.03.25 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 63:54
01.03.25 Lamar Cardinals basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 66:68
18.01.25 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 75:64
12.03.24 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 76:57

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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