The Lamar Cardinals (3-3) will travel to Moody Coliseum to take on the SMU Mustangs (3-3). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Lamar Cardinals vs. SMU Mustangs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mustangs won a close one over the Wright State Raiders, 77-76, while the Cardinals lost a tough one against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 77-75.
The Mustangs were 7-8 from the foul line (87.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.505). Lamar, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.7 (above their season average of 41.7). Jahmal McMurray had a solid performance for SMU with 27 points. Meanwhile, Lamar was led by Josh Nzeakor, who had 15 points and 12 rebounds.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of SMU. Since last season, SMU ranks 165th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Lamar has forced the fifth-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent). Furthermore, the Cardinals could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank 27th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.4 percent. The Mustangs, meanwhile, rank 296th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.8 percent.
Lamar Cardinals at SMU Mustangs Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – SMU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Lamar ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.6) while SMU ranks 246th (33.8).
- The Cardinals rank 146th in assists per game (13.8) while the Mustangs rank 247th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- SMU ranks 169th in blocks per game (3.1) while Lamar ranks 240th (2.5).
- The Cardinals rank 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Mustangs rank 244th (23.4).
- SMU ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Lamar ranks 129th (6.0).
