Lamar Cardinals vs Northwestern State Demons Matchup

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

Northwestern State vs Lamar Prediction

Planning on watching today's Demons and Cardinals game? Catch the action at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -3.5 at home against Northwestern State.

Northwestern State vs. Lamar Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northwestern State Demons at Lamar Cardinals
Where: Beaumont at Montagne Center
Date: Monday, January 27th
Betting Odds LAMAR -3.5, NWST +139 | LAMAR -168 O/U 129.5

Demons Preview: Will the Demons Win in Beaumont?

Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games

Northwestern State improved to 7-10 on the season with a 57-54 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. The Demons entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Northwestern State led 22-20 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win despite being outscored 29-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 111 fell well under the O/U line of 130.5.

Demons Offense Breakdown

Northwestern State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 28.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at a mere 25.5% (12/47). From beyond the arc, they hit 6 of 16 attempts, shooting 37.5%.

Addison Patterson contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 33.3% overall and 50% from three-point range (2/4). Matt Hayman added 15 points, connecting on 4 of 10 threes (40.0%), while shooting 28.6% overall. The Demons grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, hitting 60% of their free throws (15/25).

Demons Team Defense

Northwestern State's defense was stout in their last game, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 22% shooting, allowing just 8 made two-point baskets out of 35 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team managed to hit 11 threes on 27 attempts, good for 40% shooting. Northwestern State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted just 5 of those attempts, a 41% success rate. The Demons gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cardinals?

The Cardinals improved to 8-9 on the season with a 61-58 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Lamar was favored by 10 points, but the game was closer than expected. The total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.

Lamar trailed 27-23 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 29 to secure the win.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Lamar's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 34.2% on two-point attempts. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%.

Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 10 threes. Scooter Williams Jr. added 12 points, and TJ Thomas contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds. The Cardinals made 14 of 18 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals Team Defense

Lamar's defense held strong, limiting their opponent to just 58 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Cardinals were particularly effective inside, where they allowed only 13 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 34% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Lamar gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from three-point range. The Cardinals also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. Lamar allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Demons vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Northwestern State has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 62 points per game.
Across their last three home contests, Lamar has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 66 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Demons have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Although the Cardinals have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.