Lamar Cardinals vs Omaha Mavericks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Omaha vs Lamar NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Akron.

Omaha vs Lamar Prediction

The Mavericks and Cardinals are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. In this non-conference matchup, Omaha is favored by -2.5 against Lamar. The over/under for the game is 153 points.

Omaha vs. Lamar Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Omaha Mavericks at Lamar Cardinals
Where: Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds NEOM -2.5, NEOM -136 | LAMAR +110 O/U 153

Mavericks Preview: Taking a Look at the Mavericks Chances in Akron

Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games

On Saturday, November 23rd, the Mavericks dropped a 92-84 decision to Akron on the road. Omaha came into the game as +11.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 40-36 at halftime, the Mavericks put up 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The total points for the game reached 176, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

Omaha's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 51.8% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 57.1%. From the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.

Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.1% overall. Lance Waddles contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 60% from three-point range. Nate Johnson was efficient, scoring 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 66.7% from beyond the arc. Tavari Johnson also made an impact, dishing out 9 assists to go along with his 12 points.

Mavericks Team Defense

Omaha's defense struggled, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Omaha's defense gave up 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals Preview: Does Lamar Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games

The Cardinals dropped a close one to Alabama State on Saturday, losing 77-75 at home. Lamar, who were +2 point underdogs, pushed against the spread, while the game’s total points of 152 went over the 148.5 O/U line.

After leading 34-29 at halftime, Lamar allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The Cardinals will look to tighten up their defense in future games.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 75 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 21-for-28 from the line. The Cardinals also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.

Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three and shooting 61.5% overall. CJ Hines added 24 points, shooting 60% from deep. Adam Hamilton contributed 11 rebounds, while Ja'Sean Jackson handed out 5 assists.

Cardinals Team Defense

Even with Lamar giving up 77 points, their defense held the opponent to 42% shooting from the field. The Cardinals allowed 45% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 15 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Lamar's defense saw the opponent make 8 of 21 three-point attempts, good for 38%. Lamar also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 75%. The Cardinals gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mavericks vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Omaha has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
In their last five home games, Lamar has averaged 70 points per game while allowing 76. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-3-1.
The last ten games that Omaha was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.