Lamar (9-6) vs Stephen F. Austin (7-8)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Montagne Center)
Betting Odds: Lamar -6 -- Over/Under: 130 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and Lamar Cardinals meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Montagne Center. Here’s a Stephen F. Austin vs Lamar Prediction. This article will include a Stephen F. Austin vs Lamar Pick.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks lost to Incarnate Word and Houston Christian, and they play SE Louisiana, Nicholls, and McNeese next. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are averaging 64.7 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 63.4 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Keon Thompson is averaging 14.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Matt Hayman is averaging 11.9 points and 2.5 assists. Chris Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Nana Antwi-Boasiako is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are shooting 25.5 percent from beyond the arc and 59.7 percent from the free throw line. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals beat Houston Christian and Incarnate Word, and they play New Orleans, McNeese, and Nicholls next. The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 74.4 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Alexis Marmolejos is averaging 15.7 points and 2.4 assists, while Ja’Sean Jackson is averaging 11.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. Andrew Holifield is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Barrs is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Lamar Cardinals will win
- Lamar has won each of its last six night games at Neches Arena.
- Stephen F. Austin has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
- Lamar has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at Neches Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win
- Stephen F. Austin has won 10 of its last 12 road night games against the Southland Conference.
- Lamar has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Lamar ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.1).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (59.7%).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.4%).
Stephen F. Austin vs Lamar Injury Report
Neither Stephen F. Austin nor Lamar has a player listed on its injury report.
Stephen F. Austin vs Lamar Prediction
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have a couple of road wins this season, and they get after it defensively, so there will be a chance for the road team. The problem is the Lamar Cardinals have an above-average offense, and they're 5-1 SU at home this season. The Lamar Cardinals have also covered five of their last seven games. The Lamar Cardinals are playing their best ball of the season right now, and that includes a handful of upsets. At home, against a team they're better than, the Lamar Cardinals should be able to take care of business. I'll lay the reasonable chalk with the home team.
Randy’s Pick Lamar -6
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
