The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (20-3, 13-1 Southland) host the Lamar Cardinals (12-11, 7-7 Southland) after winning 12 straight home games. The Lumberjacks are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The matchup’s point total is 138.5.
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SFA Cover -8.5 vs Lamar -111
SFA vs. Lamar betting lines
- SFA moneyline odds to win: -442
- Lamar moneyline odds to win: +335
- Spread: SFA (-8.5)
- Total: 138.5
SFA statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- SFA owns a better record against the spread in home games (9-1-0) than it does in away games (8-3-0).
- In home games, the Lumberjacks exceed the over/under 30% of the time (three of 10 games). They hit the over more often in away games, topping the total in 36.4% of games (four of 11).
- SFA has fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, putting up a home record of 8-0, compared to going 7-1 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Lumberjacks have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 75.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.9 points fewer than the 77.9 they’ve scored this year.
- SFA has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 64.9 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 65.0 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2025-26 season.
- The Lumberjacks are trending down from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 9.1 threes per game and shooting 36.3% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.5 makes and 36.9% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
SFA betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-4-0 (Home: 9-1-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 5-1-0 (As Favorite: 13-3-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-1 (Home: 8-0; Away: 7-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (175th in nation) | 40.4 (34th) | 34.9 (61st) | 28.8 (64th) | 14.2 (169th) | 9.1 (17th) |
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Lamar statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Lamar’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (5-5-0). On the road, it is .700 (7-3-0).
- Cardinals games have finished above the over/under less often at home (four times out of 10) than on the road (five of 10) this year.
- The Cardinals, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (2-3) this season.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cardinals are posting 71.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 72.2.
- Lamar is allowing 68.5 points per contest in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 68.1 points allowed.
- The Cardinals are draining 8.1 treys per game with a 37.0% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 34.6%.
Lamar betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-11-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 5-3; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (265th in nation) | 42.9 (117th) | 34.2 (87th) | 29.0 (66th) | 15.3 (103rd) | 11.3 (194th) |
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