<p>The Demons and Cardinals are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at Montagne Center in Beaumont, TX. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 129.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -3.5 at home against Northwestern State.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lamar Cardinals -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Montagne Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LAMAR CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Lamar pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Northwestern State Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern State improved to 7-10 on the season with a 57-54 road win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. The Demons were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Northwestern State led 22-20 at halftime and held on for the win despite being outscored 29-27 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 111 fell well below the O/U line of 130.5.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points while shooting 28.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit only 25.5% of their two-point attempts, though they connected on 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Addison Patterson led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 33.3% overall and 50% from three. Matt Hayman added 15 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, and grabbed 7 rebounds. The team also pulled down 18 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, allowing only 8 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 22% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, shooting 40%. Northwestern State also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 5, shooting 41%. The Demons gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals moved to 8-9 on the season with a 61-58 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Lamar, who were -10 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Lamar clamped down defensively, holding the Lions to 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The game’s total points of 119 fell well under the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals struggled offensively, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 34.2% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 24 points, shooting 4 of 10 from three-point range. The Cardinals also made 14 of 18 free throws, shooting 77.8% from the line, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with TJ Thomas contributing 8 boards and 3 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 58 points, the Lamar Cardinals held their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, with 20 made shots on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, the Cardinals limited their opponent to 13/38 shooting, also at 34%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Lamar's defense allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, for a 35% shooting percentage. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 77%. The Cardinals also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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