Omaha Mavericks vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
The Mavericks and Cardinals are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. Omaha is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 153 points.
OMAHA MAVERICKS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +2.5
This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinals.
- Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Omaha Pull Off a Road Win?
Omaha Mavericks Recent Game/Games
The Mavericks dropped a 92-84 decision to the Zips on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing on the road, Omaha was a +11.5 point underdog but managed to cover the spread.
Omaha trailed 40-36 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48 of their own. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 148.
Omaha put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was just 31.6% (6/19). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 20 of 22 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.
Marquel Sutton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Lance Waddles added 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Nate Johnson was efficient, scoring 18 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Omaha’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 92 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made field goals on 66 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Mavericks gave up 18 threes on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Will the Lamar Defense Show Up at Home?
Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games
The Cardinals dropped a close one at home, losing 77-75 to Alabama State on Saturday. Lamar was a +2 underdog going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.
After leading 34-29 at halftime, Lamar allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 75 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and knocking down 38.1% of their threes (8/21). They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 21/28 from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.
Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. CJ Hines added 24 points, shooting 60% from three (3/5) and 53.3% overall. Adam Hamilton contributed 11 rebounds, while TJ Madlock struggled from the field, shooting just 1 of 7.
Despite giving up 77 points, Lamar’s defense held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, including 45% on two-point attempts (15/33). From beyond the arc, Lamar allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate.
Lamar sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 shots for 75%. The Cardinals also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in this game.