The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-2) are favored by 6.5 points against the Lamar Cardinals (1-1) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under is 150.5 in the matchup.
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Sam Houston Cover -6.5 vs Lamar -110
Sam Houston vs. Lamar betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -282
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +228
- Spread: Sam Houston (-6.5)
- Total: 150.5
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Sam Houston covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Sam Houston covered eight times in 12 opportunities at home, and it covered eight times in 16 opportunities on the road.
- When it came to over/unders, the Bearkats hit the over more often in home games last season, as they eclipsed the total seven times in 12 opportunities (58.3%). In away games, they hit the over nine times in 16 opportunities (56.2%).
- In 10 home games as a moneyline favorite last season, Sam Houston had eight wins (.800). Sam Houston owned the same winning percentage (4-1 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.
Last season stats
- With 72.2 points scored per game and 69.2 points allowed last year, the Bearkats were 218th in college basketball offensively and 94th on defense.
- On the boards, Sam Houston was 67th in the nation in rebounds (34.3 per game) last season. It was 129th in rebounds conceded (30.7 per game).
- At 12.9 assists per game last year, the Bearkats were 190th in the country.
Sam Houston betting records last season
- ATS Record: 18-12-1 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 8-7-1)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-1; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 9-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5 (287th in nation) | 42.6 (103rd) | 34.3 (67th) | 30.7 (129th) | 12.9 (190th) | 12.7 (314th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2023-24 against the spread, Lamar had a better winning percentage at home (.833, 10-2-0 record) than away (.533, 8-7-0).
- In 2023-24, a lower percentage of the Cardinals’ games finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) compared to away (66.7%, 10 of 15).
- In 2023-24 as moneyline underdogs, the Cardinals had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 2-2 record) than on the road (.200, 2-8).
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Cardinals put up 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 72.9 points per contest at the other end (212th-ranked).
- Lamar pulled down 34.9 rebounds per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
- The Cardinals tallied plenty of assists last year, ranking 22nd-best in college basketball with 16.5 per contest.
Lamar betting records last season
- ATS Record: 20-11-0 (Home: 10-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 11-5-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 10-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (152nd in nation) | 42.1 (69th) | 34.9 (52nd) | 31.9 (197th) | 16.5 (22nd) | 12.4 (293rd) |
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