The Sam Houston State Bearkats (11-8, 6-0 SthLnd) will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Lamar Cardinals (9-10, 2-4 SthLnd) at Johnson Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals at Sam Houston State Bearkats Free Prediction
In the Cardinals’ last game, they beat the UIW Cardinals, 87-81. Lamar had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.292) and held UIW to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below the 28.2 mark opponents have averaged against Lamar this season). With 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Josh Nzeakor led Lamar in scoring.
The Bearkats were victorious over the Northwestern State Demons in their last outing, 78-64. Sam Houston State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Northwestern State. The Bearkats had a rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.492), while the Demons posted a mark of 0.427 (below the 0.491 mark opponents have averaged against Sam Houston State this season). With 15 points and six rebounds, Sam Houston State’s Cameron Delaney played well.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Bearkats won 71-69. The Bearkats had a much better free throw rate (0.347 vs. 0.224) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 31.4).
The offense of Sam Houston State (199th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 104.2) will battle against the elite defense of Lamar (47th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.0). The Cardinals figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Cardinals rank 293rd in turnover percentage (21.1 percent), while the Bearkats rank 20th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.7 percent).
Lamar Cardinals at Sam Houston State Bearkats Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sam Houston State ranks 50th in assists per game (15.6) while Lamar ranks 222nd in assists allowed per game (15.5).
The Bearkats rank 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Cardinals rank 239th (19.6).
Lamar ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (39.4) while Sam Houston State ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
The Bearkats rank 34th in steals per game (8.0) while the Cardinals rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
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The Cardinals have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Lamar has defeated opponents by an average of 8.4 points.
During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (7.2 below their season average).
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