Sunday’s contest at James A. Rhodes Arena has the Lamar Cardinals (1-4) matching up with the Omaha Mavericks (2-5) at 12:00 PM ET (on November 24). Our computer prediction projects a close 78-77 win for Lamar, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Lamar projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup against Omaha. The over/under has been set at 153.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Omaha vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Akron, Ohio
• Venue: James A. Rhodes Arena
• Line: Omaha -1.5
• Point total: 153.5
• Moneyline (to win): Omaha -140, Lamar +114

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Omaha vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Lamar 78, Omaha 77

Spread & Total Prediction for Omaha vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (153.5)

Omaha has compiled a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season, while Lamar is 2-2-0. The Mavericks have a 4-2-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 4-0-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 155 points per game, 1.5 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Omaha Performance Insights

• The Mavericks’ -28 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 74.4 points per game (226th in college basketball) while giving up 78.4 per outing (316th in college basketball).
• Omaha wins the rebound battle by 2.8 boards on average. It records 32.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 217th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.1 per contest.
• Omaha connects on 1.5 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 7.9 (183rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.4.
• The Mavericks rank 202nd in college basketball by averaging 95.6 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 331st in college basketball, allowing 100.8 points per 100 possessions.
• Omaha has committed 2.9 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.3 (222nd in college basketball play) while forcing 9.4 (335th in college basketball).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 4.6 points per game, with a +23 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.6 points per game (121st in college basketball) and give up 76.0 per outing (269th in college basketball).
• Lamar wins the rebound battle by 2.0 boards on average. It collects 34.0 rebounds per game, 172nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.0.
• Lamar knocks down 6.6 three-pointers per game (289th in college basketball) at a 30.3% rate (279th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc.
• Lamar has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 11.8 per game (188th in college basketball) while forcing 14.2 (90th in college basketball).

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