- Sam Houston is a -3.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- Western Kentucky / Sam Houston TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Bernard Johnson Coliseum to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Jan. 25. 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 -3.5 (-105).
The Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +3.5 -115 | O 155.5 -110 | +125 |
| Sam Houston | -3.5 -105 | U 155.5 -110 | -155 |
Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Prediction for Today:
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Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Spread Prediction:
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.55 Units / 35% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.25 Units / 5% ROI)
Sam Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.12 Units / 20% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+5.45 Units / 20% ROI)
- Sam Houston State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.30 Units / 22% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 7.51% ROI).
- 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 1.56% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.25 Units / -44% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / 34.85% ROI
Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Sam Houston has a 3-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12.5 Units / -66.49% ROI).
- 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -27.99% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Western Kentucky averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,586 points/2,014 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Western Kentucky has made 8.2 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Western Kentucky has a 33% free throw rate (399 free throw attempts/1,202 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 33%
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 averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (240 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3
Sam Houston has averaged 77.6 points per game (1,553 points/20 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 76.3
Sam Houston has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,553 points/1,202 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (549 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,448 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (549 rebounds/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.5
Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston stole the ball 215 times last season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams
Sam Houston has 350 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams
Sam Houston has 350 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams
Sam Houston allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (220/688) last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%
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