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Sam Houston State vs Lamar Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24
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Lamar (1-1) vs Sam Houston State (1-2)
November 17, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Lamar +6.5 / Sam Houston State -6.5 — Over/Under:
The Sam Houston State Bearkats and Lamar Cardinals meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Montagne Center. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs Lamar Prediction. This article will include a Sam Houston State vs Lamar Pick.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston State Bearkats beat Tarleton State, lost to Baylor, and they play App State, UNC Wilmington, Colgate, Indiana, and Texas Southern next. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are averaging 78 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 53.3 percent shooting. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 15 points and 1.3 rebounds, while Dorian Finister is averaging 13 points and 7.7 rebounds. Josiah Hammons is the third double-digit scorer and Kian Scroggins is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are allowing 42.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.3 rebounds per game.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals lost to Texas A&M, and they play Akron, Alabama State, and Omaha next. The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 92 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Alexis Marmolejos is averaging 20.5 points and 1.5 assists, while Andrew Holifield is averaging 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. Ja’Sean Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Barrs is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 61.7 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won 14 of its last 16-day games against non-conference opponents.
- Lamar has lost seven of its last eight games against the Conference USA.
- Lamar has lost the first half in three of its last four day games at Neches Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Lamar’s last 10 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Four of Sam Houston State’s last five day games have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Lamar ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (73.0).
- Lamar ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (2.44).
- Sam Houston State ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (32.0).
- Sam Houston State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (42.4%).
Sam Houston State vs Lamar Prediction
The Sam Houston State Bearkats haven’t had much-covering success so far this season, but they finished last season strong and have still covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Lamar Cardinals haven’t played anybody outside of Texas A&M, and they’re not the same team they were a season ago, roster-wise. Sam Houston State is battle-tested, has more scoring depth, and has cleaned up in out-of-conference play over the years. I’ll lay the points with the Bearkats.
