The Northwestern State Demons (6-18, 4-11 Southland) are 7.5-point underdogs as they try to break a seven-game road slide when they square off against the Lamar Cardinals (12-12, 7-8 Southland) on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Montagne Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 136.5.
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Lamar Cover -7.5 vs Northwestern State -109
Lamar vs. Northwestern State betting lines
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: -365
- Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: +281
- Spread: Lamar (-7.5)
- Total: 136.5
Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Lamar has a worse record against the spread (5-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-4-0).
- The Cardinals have exceeded the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in four of 10 home matchups (40%). In away games, they have hit the over in six of 11 games (54.5%).
- Lamar has fared better as a moneyline favorite at home, putting up a home record of 5-3, compared to going 3-2 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Cardinals’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 71.8 points a contest compared to the 72.3 they’ve averaged this season.
- Lamar’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 68.7 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 68.8 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Cardinals’ past 10 contests have seen them make 7.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.9% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 7.4 makes and 34.7%.
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 11-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 5-3; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 (260th in nation) | 43.3 (139th) | 34.0 (94th) | 28.9 (62nd) | 15.3 (102nd) | 11.3 (201st) |
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Northwestern State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Northwestern State has had better results away (8-6-0) than at home (4-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Demons games have gone over two of eight times at home (25%), and 10 of 14 on the road (71.4%).
- This year the Demons are 3-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.429 winning percentage). Away they are 1-13 (.071).
Recent trends
- The Demons have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, tallying 67.4 points per contest, 3.0 fewer points their than season average of 70.4.
- In its previous 10 games, Northwestern State is ceding 70.4 points per contest, 4.6 fewer points than its season average (75.0).
- The Demons are sinking 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game in their previous 10 games (5.5) compared to their season average (6.3), and they are delivering a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (30.7%) compared to their season mark (33.5%).
Northwestern State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 12-9-0)
- O-U-P: 12-10-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 10-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-17 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3 (237th in nation) | 46.9 (317th) | 27.4 (349th) | 31.3 (198th) | 12.4 (292nd) | 11.1 (179th) |
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