The Sam Houston State Bearkats (17-8, 12-0 SthLnd) and the Lamar Cardinals (13-12, 6-6 SthLnd) square off at Montagne Center. The Bearkats look to extend their 13-game winning streak. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Lamar Cardinals Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cardinals defeated the Northwestern State Demons 75-70, while the Bearkats barely escaped the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 70-69.
Sam Houston State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.212 (above their season average of 0.192) and a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 15.6). For those same stats, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up marks of 0.115 and 12.5, respectively. The Cardinals, meanwhile, knocked down 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent), while the Demons had a turnover percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 19.2). Lamar received a boost from Nick Garth, who finished with 23 points. Cameron Delaney had a good game for Sam Houston State, finishing with 19 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Delaney led the Bearkats to a 69-59 win. He scored a game-high 24 points. Sam Houston State launched 27 three pointers, making 13 of them (48.1 percent). Lamar was, on the other hand, just 4-21 (19.0 percent).
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of Lamar. Lamar ranks 299th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Sam Houston State forces the 25th-most turnovers in the country (23.2 percent).
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Lamar Cardinals ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Lamar ranks 232nd in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- The Bearkats rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Cardinals rank 127th (6.6).
- Sam Houston State ranks 142nd in blocks per game (2.8) while Lamar ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bearkats rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Cardinals rank 247th (19.4).
- Lamar ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 136th (35.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 6.2 for the season.
