The Lamar Cardinals (7-5, 1-0 SthLnd) will be at Prather Coliseum to clash against the Northwestern State Demons (2-7, 0-1 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Demons fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 92-79, while the Cardinals beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 79-73.
Lamar played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 17.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.0 (above their season average of 33.9). Southeastern Louisiana was 17.8 and 28.2, respectively, for those same stats. Northwestern State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.377 (above their season average of 0.153). Brian White was a key piece for Northwestern State with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, T.J. Atwood had a good outing for Lamar, recording 34 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cardinals won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 75-70. One of Lamar’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Northwestern State had just 11.
It might be a sloppy game for the Northwestern State offense. Dating back to last season, Northwestern State ranks 330th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Lamar has forced the 20th-most turnovers in the nation (23.0 percent). Additionally, the Cardinals rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), while the Demons rank 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.8 percent).
Lamar Cardinals at Northwestern State Demons ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lamar averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Demons rank 49th in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while the Cardinals rank 139th (3.8).
- Lamar averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 129th in the country. Northwestern State ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Cardinals rank 12th in steals per game (8.9) while the Demons rank 170th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Northwestern State ranks 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Lamar ranks 240th (19.4).
