- Lamar is a -9.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Houston Christian / Lamar TV channel: ESPN+
The Houston Christian Huskies visit Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Beaumont, TX.
Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Houston Christian vs. Lamar Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Houston Christian vs. Lamar Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston Christian | +9.5 -105 | O 135.5 -110 | +400 |
| Lamar | -9.5 -115 | U 135.5 -110 | -550 |
Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Lamar will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Houston Christian vs Lamar Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lamar will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Houston Christian Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.95 Units / 22% ROI)
- Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.20 Units / 16% ROI)
- Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
- Houston Christian have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston Christian has a 9-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.8 Units / 56.2% ROI).
- 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.4 Units / -55.41% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.45 Units / -3.77% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.9% ROI
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 42.79% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (425 assists/ 537 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Houston Christian has 20.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.2
Houston Christian averaged 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Houston Christian is shooting 69% from the free throw line (153/220) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 67%
Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Lamar has averaged 1.20 points per shot (981 points/819 shots) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Lamar averaged 78.6 points per game (2,358 points/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.2
Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston Christian averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (637 rebounds/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3
Houston Christian allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,172 points/1,730 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
Houston Christian has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (3,022 points/2,403 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
Houston Christian has allowed 7.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (318 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3
Lamar has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,063 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3
Lamar averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3
Lamar forced 13.2 turnovers per game (395 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 12.9
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