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New Orleans vs. Lamar prediction: Lamar favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/21/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New Orleans vs Lamar predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Lamar and New Orleans will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Montagne Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Lamar as the most likely winner of the New Orleans vs. Lamar game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
New Orleans vs. Lamar prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between New Orleans and Lamar 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Lamar a 73% chance of beating New Orleans. Our predicted final score has Lamar winning 75-69.
According to our model, Lamar (-4.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
New Orleans vs. Lamar odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | New Orleans | Lamar |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -210 |
| Total | o144.5 (-115) | u144.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New Orleans vs. Lamar picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lamar -4.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Lamar | -210 |
| Total | Under 144.5 | -115 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Lamar to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
New Orleans vs. Lamar game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Lamar and New Orleans at Montagne Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Orleans vs. Lamar
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Montagne Center
Conclusion
We predict Lamar, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat New Orleans on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate New Orleans vs. Lamar insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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