- Sam Houston State (24-6) is a -5.5 point favorite vs California Baptist (17-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 124.5 points
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The California Baptist Lancers (17-15) visit Orleans Arena to take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats (24-6) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Las Vegas.
Sam Houston State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The California Baptist vs. Sam Houston State Over/Under is 124.5 total points.
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California Baptist vs. Sam Houston State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| California Baptist | +5.5 -105 | O 124.5 -110 | +200 |
| Sam Houston State | -5.5 -115 | U 124.5 -110 | -250 |
California Baptist vs Sam Houston State Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Sam Houston State will win this game with 59.6% confidence.
California Baptist vs Sam Houston State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts California Baptist will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both California Baptist and Sam Houston State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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California Baptist Basketball Best Bets Today:
- California Baptist has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games (+14.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- California Baptist has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- California Baptist has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 43% ROI)
Sam Houston State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 27 games (+23.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 43 games (+21.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Sam Houston State have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
- Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.10 Units / 24% ROI)
California Baptist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
California Baptist has gone 12-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / 0% ROI).
- 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -8.92% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -20.3% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.52% ROI
Sam Houston State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Sam Houston State has gone 16-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.1 Units / 0% ROI).
- 20-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.5 Units / 29.49% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
California Baptist Offensive Stats & Trends:
California Baptist has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (849 assists/ 714 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
California Baptist has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (253 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 13.1
California Baptist has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,567 points/1,312 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.28
California Baptist has a TS% of 46% this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Sam Houston State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston State has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 20.1
Sam Houston State is shooting 63% from the free throw line (527/834) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 70%
Sam Houston State has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 20.1
Sam Houston State has 15.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 20.8
California Baptist Defensive Stats & Trends:
California Baptist has averaged 4.4 steals per game (102 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
California Baptist has averaged 4.4 steals per game (102 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
California Baptist has averaged 4.9 steals per game (278 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
California Baptist has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,452 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Sam Houston State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston State has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,310 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Sam Houston State has averaged 9.2 steals per game (202 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Sam Houston State has averaged 9.2 steals per game (202 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Sam Houston State has 202 steals this season — 4th most among WAC Teams
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