Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Lamar (18-9) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (13-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Houston Christian / Lamar TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (13-11) visit Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals (18-9) on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Beaumont, TX.

Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-115).

The Houston Christian vs. Lamar Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+16.5 -105O 156.5 -110+1000
Lamar -16.5 -115U 156.5 -110-2000

Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lamar will win this college basketball game with 93.9% 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 Houston Christian will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Lamar have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+8.90 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+6.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.87% ROI).

  • 4-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -25.56% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has a 18-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -5.36% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.94% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -25.12% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (236 assists/ 341 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian has 341 turnovers this season — most among Southland Teams

Houston Christian has averaged 74.4 points per game (3,943 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Houston Christian has a 38% free throw rate (1,176 free throw attempts/3,133 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has averaged 16.2 assists per game (357 assists/22 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Lamar has averaged 80.6 points per game (1,773 points/22 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Lamar is shooting 35% from three (167/472) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Lamar has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (357 assists/ 290 TOs) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,249 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (531 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,645/3,396) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (661/1,418) this season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (549 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Lamar has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,250 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Lamar has averaged 7.5 steals per game (165 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,377/3,147) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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