McNeese Cowboys vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 12/29/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: McNeese Cowboys vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Monday, December 29, 2025

Location: Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: ESPN+

Crisler Center is the site where the Michigan Wolverines (11-0) will try to beat the McNeese Cowboys (10-2) on Monday.

The McNeese Cowboys faced off with Houston Christian and took home the win by a score of 78-68 in their last contest. McNeese finished the contest having earned a 59.3% field goal percentage (32 of 54) and converted 7 out of their 21 shots from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, the Cowboys knocked down 7 of their 9 attempts for a percentage of 77.8%. In reference to grabbing boards, they compiled a total of 30 with 7 of them being of the offensive variety. They also distributed 15 dimes in the matchup in addition to creating 10 turnovers and getting 5 steals. Concerning the defense, McNeese allowed their opponent to shoot 40.0% from the field on 22 out of 55 shooting. Houston Christian earned 14 dimes and had 3 steals in the game. Additionally, Houston Christian had 23 rebounds (10 offensive, 13 defensive), but finished the game with no rejections. Houston Christian walked away from this one shooting 82.4% from the free throw line by knocking down 14 of their 17 shots. They also buried 10 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Regarding personal fouls, the Cowboys finished with 17 and Houston Christian racked up 13 personal fouls.

Larry Johnson is a guy who was a contributor in the game. He ended up scoring 22 points on 10 of 15 shooting. He played 33 minutes and also pulled down 6 boards. He finished the game at 66.7% from the floor and recorded 1 assist.

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McNeese will enter this matchup with a mark of 10-2 so far this season. They lose possession via turnover 10.3 times per contest and as a squad they commit 18.6 fouls every game. As a team, McNeese is pulling down 36.7 boards per game and has accounted for 202 dimes this year, which is 110th in Division 1 in terms of passing the ball. The Cowboys are shooting 34.6% on shots beyond the perimeter (83 of 240) and 77.9% from the free throw line. They are averaging 88.0 pts per game (36th in the nation) while hitting 51.4% from the floor.

Defensively, the Cowboys are able to force 18.4 turnovers per game and they draw 18.1 personal fouls. They concede 33.2% from beyond the arc and they rank 29th in college hoops in PPG allowed (65.6). The Cowboys are giving up a field goal percentage of 38.4% (255 of 664) and they surrender 32.1 rebounds per game as a squad. They currently rank 75th in D-1 in giving up assists with 145 conceded so far this season.

When they last played, the Michigan Wolverines took home the win by a final score of 102-50 against La Salle. When it comes to rebounding, Michigan allowed La Salle to snag 31 in all (11 offensive). They went 9.5% from distance by shooting 2 of 21 and finished the game at 14 out of 15 from the free throw line (93.3%). The Wolverines permitted La Salle to bury 17 out of their 61 attempts from the floor which left them with a rate of 27.9% in this contest. When this game wrapped up, the Wolverines finished 34 for 62 from the field which had them shooting 54.8%. With regard to 3-pointers, Michigan buried 14 of 29 attempts (48.3%). They were able to make 20 of those for a clip of 66.7%. La Salle earned 28 personal fouls in the matchup which got the Wolverines to the free throw line for a total of 30 attempts. They also gave up possession 9 times, while earning 12 steals for the matchup. The Wolverines snagged 29 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 40 in this game.

Trey McKenney was important for the Wolverines for the game. He earned 17 points in his 25 mins of playing time, but wasn't able to earn an assist. He made 5 out of 8 for this contest giving him a rate of 62.5%, and totaled 1 rebound.

Michigan has a record of 11-0 for the year. The Wolverines commit 15.6 fouls every game and they connect on 71.6% from the free throw line. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 21.6 times per contest (2nd in the nation) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 12.5 times per game. Michigan has 1,049 points for the season (95.4 per contest) and they average 44.1 boards per game. As an offensive unit, the Wolverines are connecting on 53.1% from the floor, which ranks them 4th in the nation.

The Michigan defense allows 30.2% on shots from behind the 3-point line (90 of 298) and their opponents are connecting on 70.2% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have relinquished 9.8 dimes and 32.8 boards every game, which ranks them 12th and 101st in the country. The Wolverines on defense are ranked 38th in Division 1 in points allowed per game with 66.1. They have forced 13.5 TO's per game and have allowed teams to shoot 35.2% from the field (2nd in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Michigan

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