East Texas A&M Lions vs Lamar Cardinals Picks and Predictions January 26th 2026

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East Texas A&M Lions vs Lamar Cardinals Betting Preview

The East Texas A&M Lions travel to Beaumont to face the Lamar Cardinals in a Southland Conference matchup. Lamar enters with an even 10-10 record and has been competitive at home, while East Texas A&M looks to build on momentum from a convincing win over Incarnate Word. With the Cardinals favored by 8.5 points at the Montagne Center, this game sets up as a battle between two mid-tier programs trying to climb the conference standings and prove consistency down the stretch.

Line Movement and Odds

Lamar enters as the favorite, but East Texas A&M’s recent form makes this line worth monitoring. Current market:

  • East Texas A&M Spread: +8.5 (-120)
  • Lamar Spread: -8.5 (-106)
  • East Texas A&M MoneyLine: +270
  • Lamar MoneyLine: -375
  • Total: 139.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

East Texas A&M Outlook

The Lions average 72.2 points per game, with Ronnie Harrison, Noah Pagotto, and Gianni Hunt leading the offense. Pagotto’s 16 points vs Incarnate Word highlighted his consistency, while Hunt’s 15 points and 7 assists showcased his playmaking. East Texas A&M’s efficiency (51.5% effective FG; 17 assists per game, 53rd nationally; 8.9 threes per game; 8-12 overall record) underscores their strengths. Their ability to share the ball and shoot efficiently makes them a dangerous underdog.

Lamar Outlook

The Cardinals average 72.2 points per game, with Rob Lee Jr., Braden East, and Chris Pryor driving production. Lee’s 19 points vs Stephen F. Austin highlighted his scoring ability, while East’s 15 points and 13 rebounds showcased his dominance inside. Lamar’s efficiency (46.8% FG; 7.6 steals per game; 10-10 overall record; 5-5 home record) underscores their strengths. Their ability to control the boards and force turnovers makes them tough at the Montagne Center.

Key Factors

This matchup may hinge on ball movement and rebounding. East Texas A&M thrives on balanced scoring and perimeter shooting, while Lamar must rely on East’s rebounding and Lee’s scoring to tilt the game. Execution in the final minutes will likely decide the margin.

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Injuries / Availability

East Texas A&M: The Lions report no fresh injury concerns heading into Monday’s contest.

Lamar: The Cardinals are expected to have their full rotation available.

Environment

The Montagne Center has been a steady home base for Lamar, where they’ve gone 5-5 this season. East Texas A&M, however, has shown resilience with recent road success, making this a clash of home stability versus visiting momentum.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Lamar 74, East Texas A&M 66

  • East Texas A&M +8.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive efficiency and recent momentum suggest they can stay within the number.
  • Under 139.5 → Total play. Both teams’ pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Lamar’s depth and home-court advantage should carry them to victory, while East Texas A&M’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a moderately high-scoring contest with totals landing just under the posted number.

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