The upcoming college basketball game between SE Louisiana Lions and East Texas A&M Lions is scheduled for February 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET in Commerce, TX, streamed on ESPN+. East Texas A&M is favored by 1.5 points with a total of 133.5 points. SE Louisiana, with an overall record of 8-18 and 5-12 in the Southland Conference, is coming off a narrow 69-66 loss to Northwestern State. They focus on defense, ranking 153rd in defensive efficiency, and rely on their bigs Isaiah Gaines and Jeremy Elyzee for scoring, though guard play remains inconsistent. East Texas A&M, with a 10-17 record, struggles with shooting, hitting only 31% from deep, and has issues with turnovers, giving the ball away at nearly 20%. They recently lost 97-54 to McNeese but have the potential to compete on hot shooting days. The game prediction favors SE Louisiana to win outright, with a model projecting the total to go over 134.5 points. The betting odds favor East Texas A&M by 1.5, but experts recommend betting on SE Louisiana to win. The game will be a key matchup in the Southland Conference, with betting insights and projections indicating a close contest with potential for an over in total points based on simulation models.