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by Matt Lowrimore | in NCAA Basketball Picks
Another potential thriller in Thursday's first round will see the 12th-seeded McNeese State Cowboys take on the 5th-seeded Clemson Tigers in the Midwest Region. Let's take a closer look at the match statistics and predictions for this first-round game between the Cowboys and Tigers.
McNeese State enters this game with a record of 27-6, earning an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament by winning the Southland Conference championship. The Cowboys beat Northwestern State in the Southland semifinal and Lamar in the Southland final. McNeese State will be making their fourth NCAA tournament appearance and second consecutive appearance.
As for Clemson, they also enter this game with a record of 27-6, earning an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament. The Tigers beat SMU in the ACC quarterfinals before losing to Louisville in the ACC semifinals. Clemson will be making their 15th NCAA tournament appearance and second consecutive appearance. Note that Clemson made it to the Elite Eight last season.
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McNeese Cowboys vs Clemson Form
McNeese Cowboys and Clemson Latest Matches
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McNeese Cowboys - Clemson Key Points
- Clemson is 1-3 in their last 4 games
- Clemson is 9-1 in their last 10 games
- McNeese State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog
- McNeese State is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games
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Our McNeese Cowboys vs Clemson Prediction
Defense looks like it will be the focus in this game as both McNeese State and Clemson are top-30 in scoring defense nationally. The Cowboys do a better job shooting the ball from the field, averaging 47.9%, while Clemson has a better three-point percentage, averaging 37.1% from long range. To counter this, McNeese State holds their opponent to 40.2% from the field, which ranks top-25 in the country and 32% from long range.
Clemson tends to rely on the three-point shot a little too much so because McNeese State's defense is better at limiting their opponents to the field, while also being better at creating turnovers, our McNeese State Cowboys vs Clemson Tigers prediction is McNeese State +7.5.Jackpot Pools
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