Lamar Cardinals vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions Matchup

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

Lamar vs Southeastern Louisiana Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinals and Lions. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Lions at University Center (LA) in Hammond, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and Southeastern Louisiana is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Lamar.

Lamar vs. Southeastern Louisiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lamar Cardinals at Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Where: Hammond at University Center (LA)
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds SELOU -3.5, LAMAR +132 | SELOU -160 O/U 135.5

Cardinals Preview: Does Lamar Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games

Lamar improved to 10-9 on the season with a 67-62 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. The Cardinals were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Lamar took control early, leading 41-24 at halftime, but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 26. The game’s total points ended at 129, just under the 130.5 O/U line.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 67 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, with a 43.9% mark on two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 15 threes.

Keon Thompson led the way with 18 points, shooting 8 of 11 overall, though he missed both of his three-point attempts. The Cardinals also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13 for 17, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 15 assists as a team.

Cardinals Team Defense

Despite giving up 62 points, Lamar's defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, allowing 25 made baskets on 60 attempts. They were more vulnerable inside, where the other team shot 55%, converting 21 of 38 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Lamar's defense was effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 72%. Lamar allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lions Preview: Can the Lions Hold Strong at Home?

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions improved to 11-9 on the season with a 76-68 win over New Orleans on Saturday. Playing at home, Southeastern Louisiana was a -12 favorite going into the game.

After leading 45-37 at halftime, the Lions and Privateers each scored 31 points in the 2nd half. The combined points of 144 fell just short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Southeastern Louisiana put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 47.5% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 8 of 20 from beyond the arc, good for 40%, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, connecting on 20 of 22 attempts (90.9%).

MJ Thomas led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 52.6% from the field. Sam Hines Jr. and Kohen Rowbatham each added 17 points, with Rowbatham hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Kyle Edison was a perfect 3 for 3 from three-point range in just 6 minutes of action.

Lions Team Defense

Southeastern Louisiana's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 41% shooting, allowing 16 of 39 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Southeastern Louisiana's defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 90%.

Cardinals vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-2-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Lions have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.