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UIW Cardinals at Lamar Cardinals Free Preview 01/23/19

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The UIW Cardinals (6-12, 1-4 SthLnd) will attempt to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Lamar Cardinals (8-10, 1-4 SthLnd) at Montagne Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

UIW Cardinals at Lamar Cardinals Free Prediction

UIW will be trying to rebound after its 74-71 loss to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in its last game. Stephen F. Austin’s 0.619 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UIW, who had a rate of 0.522. Morgan Taylor played well for UIW, finishing with 15 points and seven assists.

In Lamar’s last matchup, they fell to the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 76-69. One of Southeastern Louisiana’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while Lamar was just 15-22 (68.2 percent). With 16 points, Lamar’s Jordan Hunter had a good performance.

After Lamar won both contests against UIW last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Lamar won 85-62. Lamar had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 14.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 20.7).

UIW Cardinals vs. Lamar Cardinals Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lamar, O/U – Under

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Notes

Betting Notes:

Lamar ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.8) while UIW ranks 286th (28.1).

Lamar ranks 82nd in assists per game (14.7) while UIW ranks 246th (10.4).

Lamar ranks eighth in steals per game (9.6) while UIW ranks 153rd (5.8).

Lamar ranks 236th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while UIW ranks 291st (16.0).

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UIW’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 8.3 for the season.

During their last five games, Lamar has scored an average of 70.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).

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