Sunday’s game between the Lamar Cardinals (1-1) and the Sam Houston Bearkats (1-2) at Montagne Center has a projected final score of 88-78 based on our computer prediction, with Lamar taking home the win. Tipoff is at 5:00 PM ET on November 17.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar should cover the spread, which currently sits at 6.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 152.5 over/under.

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Sam Houston vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: Sam Houston -6.5
• Point total: 152.5
• Moneyline (to win): Sam Houston -280, Lamar +220

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Sam Houston vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Lamar 88, Sam Houston 78

Spread & Total Prediction for Sam Houston vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (152.5)

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Sam Houston Performance Insights

• Last year, Sam Houston was 218th in the nation offensively (72.2 points scored per game) and 94th defensively (69.2 points allowed).
• On the boards, the Bearkats were 67th in the nation in rebounds (34.3 per game) last season. They were 129th in rebounds conceded (30.7 per game).
• Sam Houston was 190th in the country in assists (12.9 per game) last year.
• Beyond the arc, the Bearkats were 184th in the nation in 3-pointers made per game (7.4) last year. They were 110th in 3-point percentage at 35.2%.
• Sam Houston was 133rd in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (7 per game) and 64th in 3-point percentage defensively (31.7%) last year.
• Last year, Sam Houston took 64.2% of its shots from inside the 3-point line, and 35.8% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 70.4% of Sam Houston’s baskets were 2-pointers, and 29.6% were 3-pointers.

Lamar Performance Insights

• Lamar put up 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 72.9 points per contest (212th-ranked).
• The Cardinals grabbed 34.9 rebounds per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
• With 16.5 dimes per game, Lamar ranked 22nd-best in college basketball in the category.
• The Cardinals averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (293rd-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 13.1 turnovers per contest (48th-ranked).
• Last season the Cardinals drained 7.5 three-pointers per game (171st-ranked in college basketball) and shot 34.6% (145th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Lamar allowed 7.8 three-pointers per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball). It allowed opposing teams to shoot 33.5% (168th-ranked) from downtown.
• Lamar attempted 39.6 two-pointers per game last season, which accounted for 64.6% of the shots it attempted (and 72.8% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, it attempted 21.7 three-pointers per contest, which were 35.4% of its shots (and 27.2% of the team’s buckets).

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