Who's Playing
Lamar @ Sam Houston
Current Records: Lamar 2-11; Sam Houston 5-8
What to Know
The Lamar Cardinals will wrap up 2021 with a road trip to face off against the Sam Houston Bearkats at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday at Johnson Coliseum. The teams split their matchups last year, with Sam Houston winning the first 77-71 and the Cardinals taking the second 70-69.
Lamar was close but no cigar last Monday as they fell 80-77 to the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Central Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but last week the Bearkats proved too difficult a challenge. The stars were brightly shining for Sam Houston in a 68-51 win over North Carolina Central.
Lamar is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Lamar's opponents whenever they hit the road.
The Cardinals got away with a 70-69 win when the two teams previously met in March. Their victory shoved the Bearkats out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Johnson Coliseum -- Huntsville, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Bearkats are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Cardinals, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Sam Houston have won eight out of their last 13 games against Lamar.
- Mar 11, 2021 - Lamar 70 vs. Sam Houston 69
- Feb 22, 2021 - Sam Houston 77 vs. Lamar 71
- Jan 13, 2021 - Sam Houston 96 vs. Lamar 71
- Feb 19, 2020 - Lamar 77 vs. Sam Houston 65
- Jan 15, 2020 - Sam Houston 80 vs. Lamar 75
- Feb 16, 2019 - Lamar 75 vs. Sam Houston 72
- Jan 26, 2019 - Sam Houston 69 vs. Lamar 59
- Feb 10, 2018 - Sam Houston 71 vs. Lamar 69
- Jan 20, 2018 - Lamar 84 vs. Sam Houston 77
- Feb 09, 2017 - Lamar 80 vs. Sam Houston 76
- Jan 19, 2017 - Sam Houston 87 vs. Lamar 65
- Mar 03, 2016 - Sam Houston 94 vs. Lamar 76
- Feb 01, 2016 - Sam Houston 69 vs. Lamar 66
