New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Sam Houston State guard Lamar Wilkerson celebrates sinking a basket against Baylor during an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Sam Houston is a -1.5 point favorite vs New Mexico State
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • New Mexico State / Sam Houston TV channel: ESPN+

The New Mexico State Aggies visit Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Huntsville, TX, USA.

Sam Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico State+1.5 -105O 137.5 -110+105
Sam Houston -1.5 -115U 137.5 -110-130

New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts predicted-winning-team will win this college basketball game with confidence-percentage confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Mexico State vs Sam Houston Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts spread-winning-team will cover the spread with spread-confidence confidence for today’s game.


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  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+17.20 Units / 102% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+14.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -8.24% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.5 Units / 32.51% ROI
  • 7-20 when betting the Over for -15 Units / -50.51% ROI
  • 20-7 when betting the Under for +12.3 Units / 41.41% ROI

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a 8-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.9 Units / -39.93% ROI).

  • 9-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.85 Units / -26.1% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State is shooting 46% from inside the arc (239/525) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Mexico State shot 46% from inside the arc (239/525) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

New Mexico State has averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (370 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 10.5

New Mexico State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (792/1,168) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston shot 72% from the free throw line (457/633) last season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

Sam Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (388 assists/ 384 TOs) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Sam Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (388 assists/ 384 TOs) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Sam Houston shot 42% (781/1,840) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (197/704) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

New Mexico State has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (802 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

New Mexico State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (654/1,668) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 42%

New Mexico State has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (802 rebounds/30 games) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.1

Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (220/688) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Sam Houston forced 13.3 turnovers per game (411 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Sam Houston stole the ball 215 times last season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams

Sam Houston has 411 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams


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