Lamar vs Houston Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Lamar is a -1.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Lamar / Houston Christian TV channel: ESPN+

The Lamar Cardinals visit Sharp Gymnasium to take on the Houston Christian Huskies on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Lamar vs. Houston Christian Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lamar-1.5 -105O 136.5 -110-125
Houston Christian +1.5 -115U 136.5 -110+105

Lamar vs Houston Christian Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lamar will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lamar vs Houston Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lamar will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+9.10 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Lamar have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+8.70 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.19 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+5.59 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 15.53% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 3.81% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 18-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+10.3 Units / 37.39% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -4.79% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.25 Units / -11.88% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.89% ROI

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 16.2 assists per game (924 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Lamar has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (431 assists/ 329 TOs) this season — tied for best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Lamar has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 had 21.6 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.2

Houston Christian turned the ball over 402 times last season — 3rd most among Southland Teams

Houston Christian is shooting 70% from the free throw line (314/448) this season — tied for 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 68%

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Lamar has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (637 rebounds/27 games) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Lamar has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,011 points/3,309 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (639/1,555) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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


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