Saturday’s game between the Lamar Cardinals (15-13, 9-6 Southland) and Northwestern State Demons (9-19, 7-8 Southland) at Prather Coliseum is anticipated to have a final score of 76-72 in favor of the Cardinals, who are favored by our model. The game is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET on March 2.

No specific line has been set for the game. The Demons have a scoring differential of -153, averaging 70.5 points per game, ranking 272nd in the nation. Their defense allows 76 points per game, placing them at 345th in the country. In terms of shooting percentage, Northwestern State hits 41.8% from the field, while opponents shoot 46.9% against them.

Lamar, on the other hand, scores 73.6 points per game and gives up 72.5 points per game. They shoot 45.6% from the field and hold their opponents to 42.7% shooting. The Cardinals have a +1.1 scoring margin, ranking 141st in the nation.

Northwestern State is 14-11-0 against the spread, while Lamar’s ATS record this season is 16-8-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Demons are 13-12-0 and the Cardinals are 14-10-0. In the last 10 contests, Northwestern State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. Lamar has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and can be watched live from Natchitoches, Louisiana. Viewers can also catch live college basketball games from across the country, as well as ESPN originals and more NCAA hoops content on ESPN+.

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Overall, the matchup between Northwestern State and Lamar is expected to be a closely contested game, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. Basketball fans can look forward to an exciting showdown between these two Southland Conference teams on March 2.