Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  February 17th, at the Prather Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cardinals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Demons’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lamar

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northwestern State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Lamar and Northwestern State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cardinals and Demons. 

Can Lamar’s Defense Step Up Again?

Lamar faced off against East Texas A&M in the last game and it was a dominant victory. The offense scored 65 points, but the defense was impressive giving up only 55 points, and that was enough for the victory. Alexis Marmelojas had a strong game putting up 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Lamar gave up only 56 points, and that was enough for the 11-point victory. Lamar has won each of the last three games. 

Lamar currently sits with a 16-10 record overall and they have gone 11-4 during conference play. Lamar is averaging 71.6 points, while their defense is giving up 66.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 257th in the league while the defense is ranked 48th. In this game, the defense is going to need to make a statement if they want to come away with the victory. If the defense is good, this is a great chance to pick up another victory. 

Why Lamar Will Beat Northwestern 

• Lamar has won seven of its last eight games against the Southland Conference.
• Northwestern State has lost 22 of its last 29 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northwestern State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Northwestern State Fell Just Short

Northwestern has been up and down this season, and they fell just short in the last game. Northwestern State faced off against Stephen F Austin in the last game and they ended up losing 70-68. At halftime, they were down nine, and even though they fought back in the second half, they still fell short. Addison Patterson was the top player, putting up 23 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. Guard Micah Thomas also put up 14 points, one rebound, and one assist. Two games ago against Nicholls State, they were able to secure a 72-60 victory. 

Northwestern State sits with an 11-14 record overall but they have gone 8-7 during conference play. Northwestern State is averaging 66.9 points while their defense is giving up 69.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 104th. In this game, Northwestern State is going to need the defense to step up here. Addison Patterson has been the top player averaging 13.3 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. As a team, they are shooting 70.1 percent from the free-throw line. 

Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction

Give me Lamar here. These teams are pretty similar in terms of stats, but I trust the Lamar offense better. Lamar is averaging 71.6 points per game, and their offense is going to step up a lot here. Northwestern State’s offense is averaging only 66.99 points per game, and they don’t have enough scorers here to be successful. Lamar is going to pull away here with the offense. Back Lamar against the spread.