Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Lamar vs Northwestern State

The Lamar Cardinals face the Northwestern State Demons, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, December 29.

We think that 138.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when Lamar meet Northwestern State. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Lamar Cardinals lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks 85-82.

Northwestern State Demons were winners last time out. It was a 108-55 home victory against Southern-New Orleans Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Lamar who came out on top when they last played NW State. A 75-65 win was recorded. Lamar have racked up four straight wins over NW State. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 9.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Lamar	12-19	2167	2143	24	7-9	5-10	8L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L

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Lamar vs Northwestern State Prediction & Picks

Take on Lamar vs Northwestern State with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 138.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

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Key Lamar vs Northwestern State stats:

• The 138.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Lamar games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lamar games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in the last 9 NSU games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 NSU games.

Over 138.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lamar 72 - 71 Northwestern State

We’ll roll the dice and go for Lamar to register a 72-71 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Lamar vs Northwestern State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 61% chance of securing victory, Lamar are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -154. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +126 about Northwestern State.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 139.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Over 139.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Lamar

-154

NSU

+126

Point Spread

Lamar -2.5

-114

NSU +2.5

-106

Total Points

Under 139.5

-115

Over 139.5

-105

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There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Lamar Stats

Northwestern State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 65.00 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	29-5	2711	2247	464	18-0	11-5	11W
Stephen F. Austin	28-5	2520	2176	344	16-2	12-3	1L
UTRGV	19-14	2505	2293	212	11-5	8-9	1L
Texas A&M-CC	18-16	2447	2304	143	11-5	7-11	1L
New Orleans	15-18	2459	2563	-104	6-6	9-12	1L
Nicholls State	14-19	2388	2471	-83	7-6	7-13	1L
Lamar	12-19	2167	2143	24	7-9	5-10	8L
Incarnate Word	12-19	2302	2285	17	10-7	2-12	1L
Houston Christian	12-20	2147	2309	-162	9-5	3-15	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-21	2246	2385	-139	6-8	5-13	4L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L
SE Louisiana	9-22	2016	2184	-168	5-7	4-15	1W

• 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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