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Nebraska Omaha vs Lamar Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Nebraska Omaha Mavericks | Lamar Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-7 | 5-6 |
| Where | Montagne Center, Beaumont, TX | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Omaha Mavericks Betting Preview
The Omaha Mavericks lost to Northern Colorado, beat Portland State, and they play Oregon next. Omaha has won 3 straight games.
The Omaha Mavericks are averaging 84.8 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Lance Waddles is averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Tony Osburn is averaging 15.2 points and 2.6 rebounds. Ja’Sean Glover is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Richardson is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Omaha Mavericks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Omaha Mavericks are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals lost to Grande Valley and San Diego State, and they play Northwestern State next. Lamar has lost 3 straight games.
The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 80 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Andrew Holifield is averaging 14.3 points and 2.1 assists, while Rob Lee Jr. is averaging 14.3 points and 2.3 rebounds. Braden East is the third double-digit scorer and Cody Pennebaker is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Lamar Cardinals will win
- Omaha has lost eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Omaha Mavericks will win
- Omaha has won each of its last six Saturday games.
- Lamar has lost each of its last three games.
- Lamar has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents at Neches Federal Credit Union Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-one of Omaha’s last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Thirteen of Lamar’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Neches Federal Credit Union Arena have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Lamar ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.5).
- Lamar ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
Nebraska Omaha vs Lamar Prediction
Nebraska Omaha has done nothing when playing on the road this season and is 2-7 ATS overall. However, Lamar isn’t cashing tickets in its own right and is fresh off losses to Grande Valley and Corpus Christi in the favorite role. Two subpar at best teams going at it on a Saturday afternoon. If forced to get involved, I want the points in my pocket. It’s Nebraska Omaha or pass.
