The Cardinals will play the Mean Green on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The matchup takes place at DATCU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:02 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Lamar and North Texas scheduled to matchup at DATCU Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Lamar had a 98.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for North Texas in the 2024 season was 94.33.
- Away Lamar - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Lamar had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
- Home North Texas - North Texas finished the 2024 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the American Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Lamar wound up 5th (294) in the Southland Conference, with North Texas ranked 3rd (436) for points scored in the 2024 American Conference.
- Points Against - Lamar finished 9th (274) in the Southland Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. North Texas wound up 2nd (444) in the 2024 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Lamar had a 7-5 regular season overall record, with North Texas notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Lamar battles North Texas at DATCU Stadium.
Both teams are hungry for a win after finishing last season with close records.
The Lamar team had a 7-5 standing, while North Texas finished at 6-7. Anything can happen when these two teams clash on Saturday. Don't miss out on the action and be sure to tune in to see who comes out on top.
If you're feeling lucky, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. It's bound to be a thrilling start to the 2025-26 college football season.
Best Cardinals at Mean Green Odds
| Underdog Lamar | Favorite North Texas |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
North Texas is a -27.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Lamar is a +27.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 63.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 63.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Lamar
North Texas
8/30/25 8:02pm EDT | +27.5 -110-27.5 -110 |
Underdog Lamar - Lamar bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +27.5 Lamar underdog bet wins if they lose by 27 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 28 or more.
Favorite North Texas - North Texas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -27.5 North Texas favorite bet wins if they win by 28 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 27 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Lamar at North Texas 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.
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Lamar
North Texas
8/30/25 8:02pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Southland | |||||||||
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 0-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
| American | |||||||||
| North Texas | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | W1 |
Lamar & North Texas Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Lamar Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Lamar YR: futures available
North Texas Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| North Texas | +100000 Bet |
Lamar & North Texas Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lamar vs North Texas | UNT 51, LAM 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Lamar vs North Texas | UNT 51, LAM 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | North Texas vs Western Michigan | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Washington State vs North Texas | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | North Texas vs Army | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | South Alabama vs North Texas | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | South Florida vs North Texas | Friday, October 10th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | UTSA vs North Texas | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | North Texas vs Charlotte | Friday, October 24th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Navy vs North Texas | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | North Texas vs UAB | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | North Texas vs Rice | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Temple vs North Texas | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Lamar vs North Texas College Football 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 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 8:02 pm EDT, 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 Football page, look for the Lamar vs North Texas Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Lamar vs North Texas 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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