- Northwestern State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Lamar
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Lamar / Northwestern State TV channel: ESPN+
The Lamar Cardinals visit Prather Coliseum to take on the Northwestern State Demons on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Natchitoches, LA, USA.
Northwestern State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Lamar vs. Northwestern State Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Lamar vs. Northwestern State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lamar | +1.5 -115 | O 131.5 -105 | +100 |
| Northwestern State | -1.5 -105 | U 131.5 -115 | -120 |
Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern State will win this college basketball game with 59.5% 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 Northwestern State will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 away games (+10.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 away games (+9.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.00 Units / 20% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.09 Units / 11% ROI)
Northwestern State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+9.70 Units / 26% ROI)
- Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.70 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northwestern State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.25% ROI).
- 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 1.67% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern State has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.16% ROI).
- 9-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -9.68% ROI
- 7-15 when betting the Over for -9.5 Units / -37.55% ROI
- 15-7 when betting the Under for +7.3 Units / 28.85% 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 (909 assists/56 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 (416 assists/ 316 TOs) this season — tied for best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Lamar averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (356 assists/ 322 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern State has made 6.8 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Northwestern State shot 66% from the free throw line (397/604) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (617 rebounds/26 games) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.7
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 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,362 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.0
Lamar has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (3,946 points/3,258 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.25
Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern State has averaged 6.8 steals per game (178 steals/26 games) this season — tied for lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Northwestern State has averaged 23.5 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/26 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.7
Northwestern State has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (1,784 points/1,498 shots) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Northwestern State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (625/1,498) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 43%
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