Nebraska-Omaha vs Lamar Picks and Prediction – 11/24/2024

The Omaha Mavericks will be in Akron, OH Sunday for a matchup against the Lamar Cardinals. Omaha has two wins and four losses on the year coming into Sunday on a four-game skid following an 18 point loss in their last outing. Offensively Omaha has been mediocre this season 72.8 points on 43 point percent shooting and scored just 67 in their most recent loss. Defensively the Mavericks have had issues as well allowing 76.2 points per game and gave up 85 in their last outing. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Marquel Sutton is the offensive leader of the season for Omaha averaging 15.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.Ja’Sean Glover averages 11 points and JJ White chips in 10.3 points per game. Lance Waddles is 4th on the team averaging 9.7 points and boasts a team high 3.2 assists per game.

The Lamar Cardinals come into Sunday with one win in four games played riding a three-game skid following a 7 point loss to Akron. Offensively Lamar has been mediocre averaging 82 points on 43.9% shooting but scored just 72 in their last outing. Defensively Lamar has been bad allowing nearly 76 points per game and have given up an average of 87 points per game during their three-game losing streak.

Alexis Marmolejos leads the Lamar offense this season averaging 15 points per game. Ja’Sean Jackson averages 14.5 points and Andrew Holifield chips in 14 points per game. Jayden Barrs has averaged 10 points per game this season but has played in just one game. Big man Errol White averages just 3.5 points and adds a team high 6.5 rebounds per game. Danquez Dawsey averages 6.8 points and a team leading 3.8 assists.

Both teams have had issues coming into this game, but Lamar will get the win on Sunday. The Cardinals have the better overall offense that will be the difference in this game. Take Lamar to pick up their second victory of the season and end their recent losing streak as they get the win and cover against Omaha Sunday in Akron. Final Score Prediction, Lamar Cardinals win and cover 73-64.