The Lamar Cardinals (16-10, 11-4 Southland) will try to continue a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Northwestern State Demons (12-14, 8-7 Southland) on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Prather Coliseum as only 1.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 132.5.
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Northwestern State Cover -1.5 vs Lamar -105
Northwestern State vs. Lamar betting lines
- Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: -115
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: -104
- Spread: Northwestern State (-1.5)
- Total: 132.5
Northwestern State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Northwestern State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered nine times in 14 games when playing on the road.
- The Demons have eclipsed the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in five of 10 home matchups (50%). In away games, they have hit the over in four of 14 games (28.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Northwestern State has won a higher percentage of its home games (.571) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- The Demons have been scoring 63.6 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 69.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
- Northwestern State has been tougher on defense as of late, allowing 65.2 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 68.6 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
- The Demons are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 5.6 threes per game and shooting 30.6% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.8 makes and 33.8% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Northwestern State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 9-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-15-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 4-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (260th in nation) | 41.7 (71st) | 33.3 (113th) | 30.2 (121st) | 13.7 (178th) | 12.3 (276th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Lamar is 3-6-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it is 9-2-1 ATS (.750).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Cardinals’ games have finished above the over/under at home (22.2%, two of nine) compared to on the road (50%, six of 12).
- The Cardinals, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (5-5) this season.
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Cardinals are averaging 68.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 71.6.
- While Lamar is allowing 66.7 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark in its last 10 games, allowing 65.6 points per contest.
- In their last 10 games, the Cardinals are sinking 7.4 threes per contest, 0.5 more than their season average (6.9). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (37.4%) compared to their season average (35.1%).
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-1 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 9-2-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 7-5-1 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 7-5-1)
- O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 5-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.4 (256th in nation) | 40.8 (40th) | 34.3 (66th) | 31.4 (199th) | 16.0 (46th) | 12.0 (253rd) |
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