Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston Christian vs Lamar

The Houston Christian Huskies square off against the Lamar Cardinals, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, January 12.

Houston Christian and Lamar are capable of scoring more than 134.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -115.

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Houston Christian Huskies were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks claimed a 85-67 win.

Lamar Cardinals last game saw them claim a 63-51 home win over Incarnate Word Cardinals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lamar had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 66-58 win over Houston Christian. Lamar have racked up three straight wins over Houston Christian. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Lamar	8-8	1132	1074	58	4-4	4-4	1W
Houston Christian	5-11	1106	1207	-101	3-3	2-8	7L

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Houston Christian vs Lamar Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Houston Christian vs Lamar bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

You can get -115 that there are Over 134.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Houston Christian vs Lamar stats:

• The 134.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 HCU games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 HCU games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 2 HCU games.

Over 134.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Christian 65 - 77 Lamar

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Houston Christian vs Lamar Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -400 with the sportsbooks, Lamar are regarded as 80% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Houston Christian are least likely to win at +310.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 134.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 134.5 selection is available to back at -115.

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Moneyline

HCU

+310

Lamar

-400

Point Spread

HCU +7.5

-110

Lamar -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 134.5

-105

Over 134.5

-115

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Houston Christian Stats

Lamar Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 134.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.40 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 134.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 62.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	13-3	1348	1094	254	10-0	3-3	3W
Stephen F. Austin	13-3	1264	1041	223	8-0	5-3	1W
Nicholls State	8-8	1222	1204	18	5-0	3-8	5W
Texas A&M-CC	8-8	1216	1092	124	5-1	3-7	1L
Incarnate Word	8-8	1268	1153	115	8-1	0-7	2L
Lamar	8-8	1132	1074	58	4-4	4-4	1W
Texas A&M-Commerce	7-10	1245	1299	-54	4-2	3-8	1W
UTRGV	6-10	1202	1134	68	4-4	2-6	1L
Northwestern State	5-11	1166	1248	-82	4-3	1-8	1W
New Orleans	5-11	1173	1310	-137	2-2	3-9	1L
SE Louisiana	5-11	1041	1111	-70	2-3	3-8	1L
Houston Christian	5-11	1106	1207	-101	3-3	2-8	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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