Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 10:20 AM
  • Lamar (8-18) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (8-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (8-18) visit Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals (8-18) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Beaumont.

Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Houston Christian vs. Lamar Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. Lamar Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+1.5 -110O 150.5 -105+110
Lamar -1.5 -110U 150.5 -115-135

Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Lamar will win this game with 51.7% confidence.

Houston Christian vs Lamar Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston Christian and Lamar, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 away games (+8.25 Units / 118% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 games (+9.95 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+6.05 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has gone 10-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.35 Units / -17.16% ROI).

  • 5-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -23.27% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.25 Units / 24.75% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.5 Units / -33.53% ROI

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (363 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Houston Christian is shooting 46% (623/1,346) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has 21.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 18.2

Houston Christian has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,789 points/1,346 shots) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (332 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Lamar has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Lamar has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,552 points/1,323 shots) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Lamar has averaged 67.5 points per game (1,552 points/23 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (508 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (508 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Houston Christian has allowed 7.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Houston Christian has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,914 points/1,413 shots) this season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9

Lamar has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (3,836 points/3,013 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Lamar has allowed 73.8 points per game (3,836 points/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 75.1

Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (619/1,392) this season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 46%


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