Monday’s contest features the Lamar Cardinals (8-6, 3-0 Southland) and the Incarnate Word Cardinals (9-5, 2-1 Southland) clashing at Montagne Center (on January 6) at 8:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 74-67 win for Lamar.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar should cover the spread, which currently sits at 3.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 136.5 over/under.

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Lamar vs. Incarnate Word Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: Lamar -3.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): Lamar -178, Incarnate Word +146

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Lamar vs. Incarnate Word Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Lamar 74, Incarnate Word 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Lamar vs. Incarnate Word

• Pick ATS: Lamar (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

Lamar has compiled a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Incarnate Word is 7-3-0. A total of five out of the Lamar Cardinals’ games this season have hit the over, and six of the Incarnate Word Cardinals’ games have gone over. The teams average 153.4 points per game, 16.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, Lamar is 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Incarnate Word has gone 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Lamar Performance Insights

• The Lamar Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 6.8 points per game with a +95 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.6 points per game (206th in college basketball) and allow 67.8 per outing (92nd in college basketball).
• Lamar prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.8 boards. It is grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game (96th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.6 per outing.
• Lamar makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (261st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 34.2% from deep while its opponents hit 32.6% from long range.
• The Lamar Cardinals rank 254th in college basketball with 92.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 47th in college basketball defensively with 84.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Lamar has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 1.6 turnovers per game, committing 11.8 (211th in college basketball play) while forcing 13.4 (78th in college basketball).

Incarnate Word Performance Insights

• The Incarnate Word Cardinals’ +168 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 78.8 points per game (101st in college basketball) while allowing 66.8 per outing (72nd in college basketball).
• Incarnate Word wins the rebound battle by 6.9 boards on average. It collects 33.0 rebounds per game, 185th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 26.1.
• Incarnate Word makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (66th in college basketball) while shooting 40.8% from deep (seventh-best in college basketball). It is making 1.8 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.5 per game at 34.3%.
• Incarnate Word has committed 2.5 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.9 (46th in college basketball) while forcing 12.4 (154th in college basketball).

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