Who's Playing

Lamar @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Current Records: Lamar 8-17; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 16-9

What to Know

A Southland battle is on tap between the Lamar Cardinals and the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday at American Bank Center. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Lamar netted a 68-59 victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Thursday.

Meanwhile, everything went Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's way against the Houston Christian Huskies on Thursday as they made off with a 91-68 win.

Lamar is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They are currently five-for-five against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The wins brought Lamar up to 8-17 and the Islanders to 16-9. Lamar is 1-6 after wins this year, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 9-6.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: American Bank Center -- Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Islanders are a big 16.5-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 16.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Lamar have won seven out of their last 13 games against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

  • Jan 19, 2023 - Lamar 68 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 66
  • Dec 18, 2021 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 57 vs. Lamar 53
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Lamar 66 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 47
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77 vs. Lamar 68
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Lamar 79 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 62
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 64 vs. Lamar 58
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Lamar 63 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 58
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Lamar 61 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 55
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Lamar 79 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 76
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Lamar 77 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 72
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 70 vs. Lamar 63
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69 vs. Lamar 66
  • Jan 11, 2016 - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 91 vs. Lamar 82