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Lamar vs Texas A&M Commerce Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Lamar Cardinals | Texas A&M Commerce Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-6 | 6-7 |
| Where | The Field House, Commerce, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions and the Lamar Cardinals will meet on Wednesday afternoon in a Southland Conference matchup at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas.
East Texas A&M Commerce Lions Betting Preview
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions enter Wednesday afternoon’s contest with a 6–7 win-loss record, including a 3-2 record on the road. The Lions have compiled wins over Army, Southeast Louisiana and the Farleigh Dickinson Knights, while losing games to Rice, Connecticut, Hawaii, Stephen F. Austin and the Texas A&M Aggies. In the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions 84-67 victory over the Army Black Knights last month, East Texas A&M Commerce guard Damian Garcia tallied 20 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Lions backcourt.
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions average 67.4 points on 41.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent from three-point range per game. Through 13 games played in 2025, the Lions are allowing opponents 81.3 points per game which ranks a dreadful 296th in the nation.
Junior forward Ronnie Harrison leads the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions frontcourt averaging 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Senior guard Damian Garcia provides the Lions with quality backcourt play averaging 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals a game.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals enter Wednesday’s matchup with a 5–6 record, including a 3–2 record at home. The Cardinals have earned wins over Louisiana Monroe, Montana and Northwestern State, while dropping games to TCU, Oakland and the San Diego State Aztecs. In Lamar’s recent double overtime 85–82 loss to the Omaha Mavericks, junior guard Rob Lee Jr. accumulated 24 points (9 of 16 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Lamar Cardinals average 69.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting from the field and 32.7 percent from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Cardinals allow 72 points per contest.
Junior guard Rob Lee Jr. leads the Lamar Cardinals backcourt averaging 15.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1 steal per game. Senior forward Andrew Holifield provides the Cardinals with a strong interior presence averaging 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1 steal and 2.2 blocks per contest.
Why the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions Will Win
• Balance scoring. Harrison and Garcia have the potential to perform at a high level from an offensive perspective.
• Ability to win on the road. The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions are 3-2 on the road this season
Why the Lamar Cardinals Will Win
• Home court advantage. The Lamar Cardinals have played relatively well at home in 2025. More specifically, the Cardinals are 3–2 at home this season.
• Defensive edge. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing opponents 72 points per game. Conversely, the Cardinals are allowing opponents 81.3 points per contest which ranks 296th in the country.
• Enhanced motivation. The Lamar Cardinals have lost 4 of the team’s last 5 games played this season.
East Texas A&M Commerce Lions vs. Lamar Cardinals Prediction
This matchup features the Lamar Cardinals home court advantage against an East Texas A&M Commerce team that has played well on the road and defends aggressively. Look for the Lions to lean on Ronnie Harrison’s efficient scoring and Damian Garcia’s playmaking, while the Cardinal will counter with Rob Lee Jr.’s all‑around production.
The East Texas A&M Commerce Lions have been competitive on the road this season, but the team’s offensive inconsistency and turnover issues have been an issue at times. With that said, the Lions quality defense should keep this game close. I am backing the East Texas A&M Commerce Lions in this contest.
