Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Houston Christian Huskies and the Lamar Cardinals meet Monday in college basketball action from the Montagne Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Houston Christian Huskies vs. Lamar Cardinals prediction.

Houston Christian Huskies Recap

The Houston Christian Huskies come into this game looking to bounce back from an 85-67 loss at the hands of Stephen F. Austin last time out to sit at 5-11 this season. After this game, Houston Christian will head home for a game against East Texas A&M.

Huskies Drop 7th In A Row

Elijah Brooks has 12.3 PPG along with 4.5 RPG and 3.1 APG while Kylin Green has 11.7 PPG with 4.1 RPG and a team-high 5.1 APG to lead the Huskies in assists as the only other double-digit scorer for Houston Christian so far this season. Ryan Bartley also has 9.2 PPG with 3.1 RPG and Trent Johnson has 8.6 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 2.1 APG. Demarco Bethea’s added 8.9 PPG with 4.1 RPG as well this season. As a team, Houston Christian is averaging 69.1 PPG on 45.3% shooting from the field, 30.6% from three and 66.9% from the foul line this season.

Lamar Cardinals Recap

The Lamar Cardinals come into this game looking to add on to their 63-51 win over Incarnate Word last time out to sit at 8-8 this season. After this game, Lamar will head on the road for a game against Nicholls.

Cardinals Snap Two-Game Skid

Rob Lee Jr. leads the Cardinals in scoring with 14.5 PPG along with 2.8 RPG and 2.1 APG while Andrew Holifield has 13.8 PPG with 5.4 RPG and Braden East has 10.8 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to lead the Cardinals in rebounding and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Lamar up to this point in the year. Cody Pennebaker has 7.1 PPG with 4 RPG and King-Njhsanni Wilhite has 6.3 PPG with a team-high 2.6 APG to lead the Cardinals in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Lamar is averaging 70.8 PPG on 42.6% shooting from the field, 32.2% from three and 70.7% from the foul line this season.

Houston Christian Huskies @ Lamar Cardinals Betting Trends: January 12, 2026

Why the Lamar Cardinals will win

• Houston Christian has lost each of its last seven games.
• Lamar has won each of its last seven games against Houston Christian at Neches Federal Credit Union Arena.
• Houston Christian has lost the first half in each of its last five games.

Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win

• Lamar has lost six of its last eight night games.
• Lamar has lost the first half in six of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Houston Christian’s last eight night games have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Nine of the last 10 games between Houston Christian and Lamar at Neches Federal Credit Union Arena have produced a total of 136+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Lamar ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.6).
• Lamar ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.5%).
• Houston Christian ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.4).
• Houston Christian ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.9).

Houston Christian Huskies vs. Lamar Cardinals Prediction

I’m on Lamar here. I just think Lamar is the better team in this matchup, as they’re the team in my opinion, outside of McNeese, that could win the Southland. Houston Christian’s really struggled in conference play to this point and I just think this adds to the Huskies’ misery here. Give me the Cardinals.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Lamar -7.5