Lamar vs Houston Christian Basketball Odds

The Cardinals will play the Huskies on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Lamar and Houston Christian are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Lamar currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Houston Christian is 95.33.
  • Away Lamar - Lamar starts this game with a 1-7 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Houston Christian - Houston Christian meets Lamar boasting a 2-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Lamar currently ranks 2nd (0.750) in the Southland Conference, with Houston Christian now standing 4th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southland Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Lamar has a 0.529 overall win percentage, with Houston Christian, matching up with a 0.200 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Lamar currently possesses 9-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston Christian has tallied a 3-12 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Get ready for a magical showdown as Lamar faces Houston Christian on January 20th.

Lamar (9-8) takes on Houston Christian (3-12) in this college basketball clash.

Conference records matter as they determine tournament seeds. Lamar (3-1) leads the Southland Conference, while Houston Christian (1-3) trails.

Both teams come into this game on a losing streak, so expect a fierce battle.

To get the best point spread, total, and moneylines, review the tables below.

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For more insights, check out each team's futures odds and current standings.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Christian
Favorite

Lamar
Lamar has a -7.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Houston Christian has a +7.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM VA. Houston Christian is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Christian
Favorite

Lamar
Lamar is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Lamar at BetMGM. Houston Christian is the +250 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $250 on Houston Christian. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Lamar vs Houston Christian College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Lamar is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston Christian is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Lamar vs Houston Christian College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Lamar vs Houston Christian College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Lamar is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston Christian is a +250 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Lamar
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1/20/24 4:30pm EST
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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.

Lamar at Houston Christian Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Lamar
Houston Christian
First to 5 Points
1/20/24 4:30pm EST
-145+105Bet
Lamar
Houston Christian
First to 10 Points
1/20/24 4:30pm EST
-160+115Bet
Lamar
Houston Christian
First to 15 Points
1/20/24 4:30pm EST
-175+125Bet
Lamar
Houston Christian
Game to Overtime
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Yes +1250No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Lamar, Houston Christian
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Lamar19-140.57611-35-1112-6+50.667L1
Houston Christian6-230.2075-81-154-14+130.222L7

Lamar & Houston Christian 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.

Lamar Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Lamar YR: futures available

Houston Christian Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Houston Christian YR: futures available

Lamar & Houston Christian Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Lamar vs Houston Christian College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Lamar vs Houston Christian Game.

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