- Western Kentucky (10-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Sam Houston (9-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Sam Houston / Western Kentucky TV channel: CBSSN
The Sam Houston Bearkats (9-9) visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-7) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.
Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Sam Houston | +4.5 -110 | O 158.5 -105 | +165 |
| Western Kentucky | -4.5 -110 | U 158.5 -115 | -200 |
Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Sam Houston will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Sam Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+9.15 Units / 16% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+2.10 Units / 10% ROI)
- Sam Houston State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
- Sam Houston State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+7.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Sam Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Sam Houston has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.31% ROI).
- 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -3.22% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% 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).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.75 Units / 2.42% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Over for -4.05 Units / -21.43% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.45 Units / 13.24% 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 TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 47%
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: 47%
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (693 assists/ 665 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Western Kentucky has made 386 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky is shooting 70% from the free throw line (710/1,013) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 70%
Western Kentucky is shooting 68% from the free throw line (282/412) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Sam Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Sam Houston has averaged 7.8 steals per game (420 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th 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 averaged 7.8 steals per game (420 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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%
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has 361 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Conference USA Teams
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (154/504) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,832 points/3,294 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Western Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,372/3,294) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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