McNeese Cowboys vs Vanderbilt Commodores Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 19 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/19/2026, 12:40 AM ET

The McNeese Cowboys take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with tip-off set for 3:15 PM on truTV. Vanderbilt comes in as a -700 favorite while McNeese is +500, with the total set at 150.5 and the Commodores favored by 11.5 points. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more tournament action and expert selections.

Cowboys Riding Strong Winning Streak

McNeese enters this matchup with a 28-5 record and excellent recent form, recently winning over Stephen F. Austin, UTRGV, Nicholls, New Orleans, and UTRGV again. Their current stretch highlights their consistency and ability to dominate their competition.

The Cowboys are averaging 80.0 points per game while allowing just 66.5, shooting 47% from the field. They also contribute 35.2 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game, showing a balanced offensive approach.

One of McNeese’s biggest strengths is their defensive activity, averaging 10.5 steals and 4.3 blocks per game. This defensive pressure can create turnovers and lead to easy scoring opportunities.

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Commodores Bring Offensive Firepower

Vanderbilt comes into this game with a 26-8 record and solid recent play, recently winning over Florida, Tennessee (twice), and Ole Miss while recently losing to Arkansas. They have shown they can compete against strong SEC competition.

The Commodores are averaging 86.4 points per game while allowing 75.2 and shooting 48% from the field. They also add 35.3 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, highlighting their offensive efficiency.

Vanderbilt’s key strength is their scoring ability and offensive versatility. They can push the pace and score in multiple ways, which makes them difficult to defend over the course of a full game.

McNeese vs Vanderbilt Pick

Vanderbilt -11.5

Vanderbilt’s offensive firepower and experience against stronger competition give them the edge in this matchup. While McNeese has been impressive, the step up in competition combined with Vanderbilt’s scoring ability should allow the Commodores to pull away and cover.

McNeese vs Vanderbilt Total Pick

Over 150.5

I like the over in this game because both teams have shown the ability to score consistently. With Vanderbilt’s high-powered offense and McNeese capable of contributing, this game has the potential to turn into a high-scoring matchup.

Final Score Prediction: Vanderbilt 84, McNeese 70

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