The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (16-3, 9-1 Southland) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Lamar Cardinals (10-9, 5-5 Southland) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Montagne Center as 4.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is 135.5.
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SFA Cover -4.5 vs Lamar -110
SFA vs. Lamar betting lines
- SFA moneyline odds to win: -209
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +171
- Spread: SFA (-4.5)
- Total: 135.5
SFA statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games, SFA owns a better record against the spread (7-0-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-3-0).
- At home, the Lumberjacks exceed the over/under 28.6% of the time (two of seven games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 30% of games (three of 10).
- As a moneyline favorite, SFA has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to road games (.857).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Lumberjacks have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 76.2 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 78.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- SFA’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 61.0 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 64.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Lumberjacks are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 8.6 threes per game and shooting 33.6% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.2 makes and 35.3% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
SFA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-3-0 (Home: 7-0-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 9-1-0 (As Favorite: 11-2-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-12-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (205th in nation) | 40.3 (37th) | 35.9 (47th) | 28.8 (63rd) | 14.5 (160th) | 9.1 (17th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Lamar has had better results away (7-3-0) than at home (2-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Cardinals games have finished over two of six times at home (33.3%), and five of 10 away (50%).
Recent trends
- The Cardinals are scoring 71.4 points per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer points than their average for the season (71.7).
- Lamar is surrendering 70.9 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 2.5 more points than it is allowing for the season (68.4).
- The Cardinals are sinking 0.3 fewer threes per contest over their past 10 games (6.8) compared to their season average (7.1), and they are putting up an identical three-point percentage over their past 10 contests compared to their season mark (33.5%).
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (275th in nation) | 43.2 (150th) | 33.8 (115th) | 29.3 (85th) | 14.6 (155th) | 11.6 (211th) |
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