The Huskies will play the Cardinals on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Houston Christian and Lamar are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Houston Christian currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Lamar is 98.00.
- Away Houston Christian - Houston Christian starts this game with a 2-8 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
- Home Lamar - Lamar meets Houston Christian boasting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Houston Christian currently ranks 6th (0.143) in the Southland Conference, with Lamar now standing 4th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southland Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Houston Christian has a 0.313 overall win percentage, with Lamar matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Houston Christian currently possesses 5-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Lamar has tallied a 8-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Attention wizardly basketball fans! Houston Christian (5-11) clashes with Lamar (8-8) on January 12th.
Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Houston Christian 1-6, Lamar 3-4.
Houston Christian on a 7-game losing streak, while Lamar won their last game. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Magical showdown on the court as Houston Christian faces Lamar in a fierce battle. Don't miss out on the excitement as these two teams fight for supremacy. Join us as we witness the magic unfold on the basketball court on Monday night. Let the best team emerge victorious in this epic clash!
Best Huskies at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Houston Christian | Favorite Lamar |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Christian | Favorite Lamar |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Lamar is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston Christian is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Lamar is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston Christian is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Houston Christian
Lamar
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Christian - Houston Christian bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Houston Christian underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Lamar - Lamar bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Lamar favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Christian at Lamar Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Houston Christian
Lamar
First to 5 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Houston Christian
Lamar
First to 10 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Houston Christian
Lamar
First to 15 Points
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Houston Christian
Lamar
Game to Overtime
1/12/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +850No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Lamar | 11-11 | 0.500 | 6-5 | 5-5 | 6-7 | +6 | 0.462 | L1 |
| Houston Christian | 8-14 | 0.364 | 6-4 | 2-10 | 4-9 | +8 | 0.308 | L1 |
Houston Christian & Lamar Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Houston Christian Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Houston Christian YR: futures available
Lamar Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Lamar YR: futures available
Houston Christian & Lamar Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Christian vs Lamar College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston Christian vs Lamar Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Christian vs Lamar Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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- Alcorn State vs Alabama State - 1/12/26 7:00pm EST
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