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New Orleans vs. McNeese State prediction: Why McNeese State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New Orleans vs McNeese State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
McNeese State and New Orleans will meet in men's college basketball action at Townsley Law Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts McNeese State as the most likely winner of the New Orleans vs. McNeese State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
New Orleans vs. McNeese State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between New Orleans and McNeese State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives McNeese State a 94% chance of beating New Orleans. Our predicted final score has McNeese State winning 85-67.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and New Orleans and McNeese State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 156.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
New Orleans vs. McNeese State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | New Orleans | McNeese State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-105) | -17.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2500 |
| Total | o156.5 (-105) | u156.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New Orleans vs. McNeese State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | New Orleans +17.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | New Orleans | +1300 |
| Total | Under 156.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 156.5 total points.
New Orleans vs. McNeese State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between McNeese State and New Orleans at Townsley Law Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: New Orleans vs. McNeese State
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Townsley Law Arena
Conclusion
We predict McNeese State, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat New Orleans on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate New Orleans vs. McNeese State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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