- Lamar is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern State
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Lamar / Northwestern State TV channel: ESPN+
The Lamar Cardinals visit Prather Coliseum to take on the Northwestern State Demons on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Natchitoches, LA.
Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-118).
The Lamar vs. Northwestern State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Lamar vs. Northwestern State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lamar | -2.5 -118 | O 139.5 -110 | -160 |
| Northwestern State | +2.5 -102 | U 139.5 -110 | 135 |
Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts will win this college basketball game with confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lamar vs Northwestern State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts will cover the spread with confidence for today’s game.
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Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+8.90 Units / 62% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 13% ROI)
Northwestern State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -23.31% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern State has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.4 Units / -60% ROI
- 8-1 when betting the Over for +6.9 Units / 69.7% ROI
- 1-8 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -78.79% ROI
Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern State shot 66% from the free throw line (397/604) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northwestern State has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/11 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Northwestern State has 23.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.0
Northwestern State has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/11 games) this season — 4th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Northwestern State Offensive 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 forced 12.7 turnovers per game (943 turnovers/74 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 12.8
Lamar forced 13.2 turnovers per game (395 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 12.9
Lamar allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,211 points/1,754 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern State shot 66% from the free throw line (397/604) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northwestern State has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/11 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Northwestern State has 23.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.0
Northwestern State has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/11 games) this season — 4th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Northwestern State 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 forced 12.7 turnovers per game (943 turnovers/74 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 12.8
Lamar forced 13.2 turnovers per game (395 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 12.9
Lamar allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,211 points/1,754 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27
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