Lamar Cardinals vs Sam Houston Bearkats Matchup

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

Sam Houston vs Lamar Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bearkats and Cardinals game? Catch the action at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. Sam Houston is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Lamar. The over/under for the game is set at 153 points.

Sam Houston vs. Lamar Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Sam Houston Bearkats at Lamar Cardinals
  • Where: Beaumont at Montagne Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 17th
  • Betting Odds SMHO -6.5, SMHO -265 | LAMAR +215 O/U 153

Bearkats Preview: Can The Bearkats Secure a Win at Beaumont?

Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games

The Bearkats faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they took on Baylor on the road. Entering the game as +16 point underdogs, Sam Houston not only lost 104-67 but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 54-37 at halftime, the Bearkats managed just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 50. The game’s total points of 171 went over the pre-game line of 150.5.

Bearkats Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Sam Houston put up 67 points, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 28 attempts, while their free-throw shooting was just 55.6% (5/9). The Bearkats grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.

Lamar Wilkerson and Jayden Nunn each scored 19 points, with Nunn hitting 5 of 8 threes at a 62.5% clip. Norchad Omier added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. VJ Edgecombe also recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 boards, along with 7 assists.

Bearkats Team Defense

Despite Sam Houston's defensive struggles, allowing 104 points on 58% shooting, their offense couldn't keep pace. They sent the opposing team to the line 11 times, where they hit 8 free throws.

Sam Houston also gave up 16 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes. The opposing team shot 71% from two-point range and 43% from beyond the arc, making 14 threes.

Cardinals Preview: Can the Cardinals Please their Home Crowd?

Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games

Lamar faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on Texas A&M. The Cardinals entered the game as +25 point underdogs and ended up losing 97-71.

While Lamar didn’t cover the spread, they did manage to put up 42 points in the 2nd half after trailing 50-29 at halftime. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Lamar's offense struggled with efficiency in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 39.1% on two-point attempts. They connected on 33.3% of their threes, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. At the free-throw line, they hit 68%, making 17 of 25 attempts.

Alexis Marmolejos led the Cardinals with 23 points, while Zhuric Phelps contributed 16 points and 7 assists. Wade Taylor IV, Andersson Garcia, and Ja'Sean Jackson each added 15 points, with Garcia hitting both of his threes and grabbing 9 rebounds. Lamar also pulled down 14 offensive boards and finished with 12 assists as a team.

Cardinals Team Defense

Lamar’s defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting. They allowed 62% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 shots.

From beyond the arc, Lamar’s defense allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 32 times, where they made 21 free throws.

Bearkats vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Sam Houston has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Lamar has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Sam Houston has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.

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