McNeese State vs Lamar Basketball Odds

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Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, McNeese State and Lamar are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, McNeese State currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Lamar is 98.00.
Away McNeese State - McNeese State starts this game with a 8-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
Home Lamar - Lamar meets McNeese State boasting a 9-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - McNeese State currently ranks 1st (0.944) in the Southland Conference, with Lamar now standing 2nd (0.722) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Southland Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - McNeese State has a 0.793 overall win percentage, with Lamar matching up with a 0.621 overall win percentage.
Team Records - McNeese State currently possesses 23-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Lamar has tallied a 18-11 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, McNeese State looks to extend their winning streak against Lamar.

With conference seeding on the line, this game is crucial for both teams.

McNeese State is on fire with a 17-1 conference record. Lamar needs a win to improve their 13-5 standing. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.

Both teams have strong overall records, but McNeese State has the edge. They have won their last 7 games, while Lamar is coming off a loss. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's sure to be a magical showdown on the court come Saturday.

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**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Lamar	Favorite McNeese State
+8.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

McNeese State has a -8.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Lamar has a +8.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Lamar is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
134.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	134.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 134.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 134.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Lamar	Favorite McNeese State
+310 BetMGM Bet	-400 BetMGM Bet

McNeese State is the -400 moneyline favorite. Risk $400 to win $100 on McNeese State at BetMGM. Lamar is the +310 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $310 on Lamar. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

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What is the point spread for the McNeese State vs Lamar College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st, 2025?

McNeese State is a -8.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Lamar is a +8.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the McNeese State vs Lamar College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st, 2025?

The best over line is 134.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the McNeese State vs Lamar College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st, 2025?

McNeese State is a -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Lamar is a +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
McNeese State Lamar 3/01/25 7:00pm EST	-8.5 -115 +8.5 -105

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Underdog Lamar - Lamar bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +8.5 Lamar underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite McNeese State - McNeese State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -8.5 McNeese State favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

McNeese State at Lamar Prop Bets

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McNeese State Lamar First to 5 Points 3/01/25 7:00pm EST	-160 +115 Bet
McNeese State Lamar First to 10 Points 3/01/25 7:00pm EST	-185 +130 Bet
McNeese State Lamar First to 15 Points 3/01/25 7:00pm EST	-210 +145 Bet
McNeese State Lamar Game to Overtime 3/01/25 7:00pm EST	Yes +900 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - McNeese State, Lamar
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
McNeese State	28-7	0.800	15-1	10-2	19-1	-	0.950	L1
Lamar	20-13	0.606	10-4	9-7	14-6	+5	0.700	L1

McNeese State & Lamar Futures Odds

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McNeese State Championship Odds

2025-26 McNeese State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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McNeese State

Lamar Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Lamar YR: futures available

McNeese State & Lamar Team Pages

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How to Bet on the McNeese State vs Lamar College Basketball Game

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