Southern Utah vs Sam Houston State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 25, 2023, 11:55 AM
  • Sam Houston State (21-6) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Southern Utah (19-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (19-9) visit Bernard Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats (21-6) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Huntsville.

Sam Houston State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Southern Utah vs. Sam Houston State Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Southern Utah vs. Sam Houston State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Utah+5.5 -110O 140.5 -110+200
Sam Houston State -5.5 -110U 140.5 -110-250

Southern Utah 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 62.4% confidence.

Southern Utah vs Sam Houston State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Sam Houston State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Southern Utah and Sam Houston State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Southern Utah has hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 50 games (+18.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Utah have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 39 games (+8.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 away games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games (+20.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 40 games (+19.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 40 games (+12.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 24 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Southern Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Utah has gone 14-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 12.56% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Sam Houston State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston State has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.5 Units / 27.92% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI

Southern Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has averaged 85.1 points per game (1,957 points/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Southern Utah has averaged 85.1 points per game (1,957 points/23 games) this season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 74.6

Southern Utah is shooting 58% from inside the arc (452/778) this season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 53%

Southern Utah is shooting 57% from inside the arc (1,033/1,820) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 52%

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 has a 25% free throw rate (834 free throw attempts/3,296 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Southern Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has averaged 8.0 steals per game (184 steals/23 games) this season — 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Southern Utah has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/23 games) this season — 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Southern Utah has averaged 8.0 steals per game (184 steals/23 games) this season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Southern Utah has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Sam Houston State Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 8.3 steals per game (454 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Sam Houston State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (454 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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