Monday’s contest features the SE Louisiana Lions (13-9, 7-4 Southland) and the Lamar Cardinals (13-9, 8-3 Southland) squaring off at University Center (LA) in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 70-69 victory for SE Louisiana according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 3.

Based on our computer prediction, Lamar is projected to cover the spread (3.5) versus SE Louisiana. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 136.5 total.

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SE Louisiana vs. Lamar Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Hammond, Louisiana
• Venue: University Center (LA)
• Line: SE Louisiana -3.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): SE Louisiana -156, Lamar +130

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SE Louisiana vs. Lamar Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SE Louisiana 70, Lamar 69

Spread & Total Prediction for SE Louisiana vs. Lamar

• Pick ATS: Lamar (+3.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

SE Louisiana’s record against the spread so far this season is 13-7-0, while Lamar’s is 11-8-0. The Lions have an 8-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 8-11-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 144 points per game, 7.5 more points than this matchup’s total. SE Louisiana is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 contests, while Lamar has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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SE Louisiana Performance Insights

• The Lions have a +83 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.8 points per game. They’re putting up 72.2 points per game to rank 239th in college basketball and are giving up 68.4 per contest to rank 86th in college basketball.
• SE Louisiana prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 1.7 boards. It is recording 32.4 rebounds per game (170th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7 per outing.
• SE Louisiana connects on 1.1 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.3 (324th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
• The Lions’ 94.1 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 223rd in college basketball, and the 89.1 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 105th in college basketball.
• SE Louisiana forces 12.8 turnovers per game (86th in college basketball) while committing 12.2 (262nd in college basketball action).

Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 4.8 points per game, with a +105 scoring differential overall. They put up 71.8 points per game (245th in college basketball) and give up 67 per contest (55th in college basketball).
• Lamar is 81st in the nation at 34.2 rebounds per game. That’s 2.5 more than the 31.7 its opponents average.
• Lamar knocks down 7 three-pointers per game (258th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 35.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 30.6%.
• Lamar and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Cardinals commit 12 per game (249th in college basketball) and force 12.5 (111th in college basketball).

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