Sam Houston vs New Mexico State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • New Mexico State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Sam Houston
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Sam Houston / New Mexico State TV channel: ESPN+

The Sam Houston Bearkats visit Pan American Center to take on the New Mexico State Aggies on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Las Cruces, NM.

New Mexico State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Sam Houston vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sam Houston+5.5 -115O 156.5 -110170
New Mexico State -5.5 -105U 156.5 -110-210

Sam Houston vs New Mexico State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts New Mexico State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sam Houston vs New Mexico State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts New Mexico State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sam Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Sam Houston have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Sam Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Sam Houston has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Sam Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+13.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Mexico State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 26 games (+13.05 Units / 43% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • New Mexico State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 games (+4.55 Units / 10% ROI)

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

New Mexico State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Mexico State has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 4.61% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

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

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

Sam Houston is shooting 46% (269/582) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State averaged 68.6 points per game (2,059 points/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

New Mexico State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (343 assists/ 350 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

New Mexico State has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (119 rebounds/9 games) this season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (833 assists/ 806 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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

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

Sam Houston is shooting 46% (269/582) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

New Mexico State Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Mexico State averaged 68.6 points per game (2,059 points/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

New Mexico State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (343 assists/ 350 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

New Mexico State has averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (119 rebounds/9 games) this season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1

New Mexico State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (833 assists/ 806 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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