Sam Houston Bearkats vs Lamar Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Cardinals? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX. Sam Houston comes into this non-conference matchup as the -6.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153 points.

SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lamar Cardinals +6.5

This game will be played at Montagne Center at 5:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

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 +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Sam Houston Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games

Sam Houston faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they went on the road to take on Baylor. Entering the game as +16 point underdogs, the Bearkats fell 104-67, failing to cover the spread.

After trailing 54-37 at halftime, Sam Houston was unable to close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 50. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.

The Bearkats put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 35.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 28 attempts, and shot 51.6% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a concern, as they made just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.

Jayden Nunn and Lamar Wilkerson each scored 19 points, with Nunn hitting 5 of 8 threes at 62.5% and shooting 66.7% overall. Wilkerson made 5 threes as well, shooting 41.7% from deep. Norchad Omier added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field, while VJ Edgecombe also grabbed 10 boards and dished out 7 assists.

Sam Houston’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 104 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 58% from the field. The Bearkats couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 71% shooting on 27 of 38 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Sam Houston’s defense gave up 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 72%. The Bearkats allowed 16 offensive rebounds.

Can Lamar Lock in a Home Win?

Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games

The Cardinals faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they took on Texas A&M on the road. Lamar entered the game as +25 point underdogs and ended up losing 97-71. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Lamar fell behind early, trailing 50-29 at halftime. While they managed to score 42 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t slow down the Aggies, who put up 47 points after the break.

Lamar’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.2%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and made 68% of their free throws, connecting on 17 of 25 attempts.

Alexis Marmolejos led the Cardinals with 23 points, while Zhuric Phelps added 16 points and 7 assists. Wade Taylor IV, Andersson Garcia, and Ja’Sean Jackson each contributed 15 points, with Garcia hitting both of his threes and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Despite Lamar’s defensive struggles, they allowed 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Cardinals couldn’t contain their opponent inside, giving up 62% on two-point attempts (20/32).

From beyond the arc, Lamar’s defense allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they hit 21 free throws, and Lamar gave up 15 offensive rebounds.