Thursday’s contest between the Texas A&M-CC Islanders (5-3, 0-0 Southland) and Lamar Cardinals (2-5, 0-0 Southland) squaring off at Dugan Wellness Center has a projected final score of 83-75 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Texas A&M-CC, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 8:00 PM ET on December 5.

According to our computer prediction, Texas A&M-CC is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 8.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 153.5 over/under.

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Texas A&M-CC vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Corpus Christi, Texas
• Venue: Dugan Wellness Center
• Line: Texas A&M-CC -8.5
• Point total: 153.5
• Moneyline (to win): Texas A&M-CC -420, Lamar +310

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Texas A&M-CC vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Texas A&M-CC 83, Lamar 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Texas A&M-CC vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Texas A&M-CC (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (153.5)

Texas A&M-CC has put together a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season, while Lamar is 2-3-0. The Islanders have hit the over in five games, while Cardinals games have gone over four times. The two teams score 164.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Texas A&M-CC Performance Insights

• The Islanders are outscoring opponents by 15.3 points per game with a +123 scoring differential overall. They put up 86.1 points per game (19th in college basketball) and allow 70.8 per contest (175th in college basketball).
• Texas A&M-CC prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.8 boards. It is recording 35.1 rebounds per game (94th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.3 per outing.
• Texas A&M-CC connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (247th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.3 on average.
• The Islanders rank 57th in college basketball by averaging 103.5 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 77th in college basketball, allowing 85.0 points per 100 possessions.
• Texas A&M-CC has won the turnover battle by 2.5 turnovers per game, committing 12.6 (257th in college basketball action) while forcing 15.1 (27th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals put up 78.6 points per game (131st in college basketball) while allowing 71.3 per outing (190th in college basketball). They have a +51 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 7.3 points per game.
• Lamar comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 3.2 boards. It grabs 33.9 rebounds per game (162nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7.
• Lamar hits 7.4 three-pointers per game (222nd in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (182nd in college basketball), compared to the 8.0 its opponents make, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc.
• Lamar has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 12.6 per game (257th in college basketball) while forcing 14.9 (43rd in college basketball).

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