Texas A&M vs Lamar Prediction 11-11-24 College Basketball Picks
Lamar (1-0) vs. Texas A&M (1-1)
November 11, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Texas A&M -22.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Lamar Cardinals and Texas A&M Aggies meet Monday in college basketball action at the Reed Arena. Here’s a Texas A&M vs Lamar Prediction. This article will include a Texas A&M vs Lamar Pick.
Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview
The Lamar Cardinals beat Paul Quinn, and they play Sam Houston and Akron next. The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 113 points on 56.1 percent shooting and allowing 42 points on 30.2 percent shooting. Andrew Holifield is averaging 20 points and 1 assist, while Alexis Marmolejos is averaging 18 points and 3 rebounds. Ja’Sean Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Danquez Dawsey is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 54.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 16.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies lost to UCF, beat East Texas A&M, and they play Southern and Ohio State next. The Texas A&M Aggies are averaging 74 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 59.5 points on 36.3 percent shooting. Zhuric Phelps is averaging 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Wade Taylor IV is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 assists. Pharrel Payne is the third double-digit scorer and Henry Coleman III is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Texas A&M Aggies are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 57.9 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M Aggies are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win
- Texas A&M has won each of its last 23 night games against non-conference opponents at Reed Arena.
- Lamar has lost each of its last 15 road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Lamar has lost the first half in each of its last nine road night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Lamar’s last 14 games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 145+ points.
- Seven of Texas A&M’s last eight night games against the Southland Conference at Reed Arena have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas A&M ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (18.5).
- Texas A&M ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.0).
- Lamar ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (42.0).
- Lamar ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+71.0).
Texas A&M vs Lamar Prediction
The Lamar Cardinals didn’t play anybody in their season opener and this is a massive step-up in competition. We’ll have a better feel of Lamar after this game. The Texas A&M Aggies rebounded nicely from their opening loss to UCF, which included covering a 31-point spread, and they’ve now covered 8 of their last 10 games overall. There’s quite a talent gap between these teams and if Texas A&M builds on its last effort this game shouldn’t be close. Give me the Aggies.