Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Louisiana Tech (16-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Sam Houston (15-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Sam Houston / Louisiana Tech TV channel: CBSSN

The Sam Houston Bearkats (15-11) visit Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-10) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Ruston, LA.

Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Sam Houston+8.5 -105O 136.5 -110+340
Louisiana Tech -8.5 -115U 136.5 -110-450

Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sam Houston will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.50 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+4.75 Units / 7% ROI)

Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Sam Houston has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 9.78% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 7.74% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.75 Units / 5.88% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.18% ROI

Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana Tech has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 18-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 4.36% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

Sam Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston has a 25% free throw rate (252 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Sam Houston has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Sam Houston has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has made 457 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Louisiana Tech is shooting 70% from the free throw line (775/1,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%

Louisiana Tech has 24.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (106/364) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Sam Houston has averaged 7.7 steals per game (438 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (106/364) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Sam Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (308/810) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana Tech has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Louisiana Tech has 438 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Louisiana Tech has averaged 7.8 steals per game (438 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Louisiana Tech has allowed 63.5 points per game (1,461 points/23 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8


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