- Sam Houston is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Western Kentucky / Sam Houston TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Huntsville, TX.
Sam Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).
The Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Sam Houston will win this college basketball game with 67.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sam Houston will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 32% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Sam Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Sam Houston have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+10.20 Units / 33% ROI)
- Sam Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Sam Houston has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- Sam Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- Sam Houston has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).
- 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -2.77% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Sam Houston has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has a TS% of 44% this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Kentucky is shooting 41% (470/1,154) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Kentucky has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (187 turnovers/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (287 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Sam Houston had an eFG% of 49% last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Sam Houston had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (404 assists/ 392 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Sam Houston had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (404 assists/ 392 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Western Kentucky has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (483 rebounds/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (439/1,056) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 42%
Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 42% (845/2,023) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/18 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Sam Houston has allowed 75.7 points per game (1,362 points/18 games) this season — 4th highest among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 72.1
Sam Houston has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/18 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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
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