Northwestern State vs Lamar Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 12:23 PM
  • Northwestern State (15-8) are -9.5 point favorites vs Lamar (7-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons (15-8) visit Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals (7-16) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Beaumont.

Northwestern State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Northwestern State vs. Lamar Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Northwestern State vs. Lamar Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern State-9.5 -110O 142.5 -110-450
Lamar +9.5 -110U 142.5 -110+350

Northwestern State vs Lamar Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northwestern State will win this game with 69.6% confidence.

Northwestern State vs Lamar Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Lamar will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern State and Lamar, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+13.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 48 games (+12.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games (+9.35 Units / 131% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+6.05 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 92% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has gone 16-5 against the spread this college basketball season (+10.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.05 Units / 26.08% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has gone 10-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -3.37% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has 15.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Northwestern State has a 25% free throw rate (362 free throw attempts/1,455 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Northwestern State has averaged 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (251 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Northwestern State has made 214 three-pointers this season — most among Southland Teams

Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Lamar has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,552 points/1,323 shots) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Lamar is shooting 43% (565/1,323) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Lamar has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.3 defensive rebounds per game (466 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Northwestern State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (198 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Northwestern State has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,208 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northwestern State has 401 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th fewest among Southland Teams

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.9

Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (619/1,392) this season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Lamar has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (3,836 points/3,013 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Lamar has allowed 73.8 points per game (3,836 points/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 75.1


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