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McNeese Cowboys @ S. Dak. State Jackrabbits

Current Records: McNeese 0-0, S. Dak. State 0-0

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The McNeese Cowboys will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the S. Dak. State Jackrabbits. Tip off is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday at Sanford Pentagon.

Monday's contest is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: S. Dak. State was rock solid where kicking is concerned last season, having made 48.3% of their field goals per game. However, it's not like McNeese struggles in that department as they've nailed 48.8% of their field goals this season.

Looking back to last season, S. Dak. State finished on the right side of .500 (19-12), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year. Similarly, McNeese had a phenomenal run, finishing with a superb 28-3 record.

S. Dak. State is hoping to beat the odds on Monday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 13-12-1 record against the spread.

Odds

McNeese is a solid 6.5-point favorite against S. Dak. State, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Cowboys as a 5.5-point favorite.


The over/under is 144.5 points.

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