FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: FIU vs Sam Houston

The Florida International Panthers face the Sam Houston Bearkats, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, February 26.

Under 165.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. FIU and Sam Houston might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at -110.

Florida International Panthers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 70-67 home win occurred against Missouri State Bears.

Sam Houston Bearkats won their last game, beating Jacksonville State Gamecocks at home. It was a 82-78 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sam Houston beat FIU in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 76-63 scoreline. Sam Houston have won four of the previous 6 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Sam Houston	19-8	2234	1997	237	11-1	8-7	3W
FIU	13-14	2198	2101	97	11-5	2-9	1W

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FIU vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks

Make the most of FIU vs Sam Houston with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -110 that there are Under 165.5 points in this college matchup.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key FIU vs Sam Houston stats:

• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 FIU games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 FIU games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Sam Houston games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Sam Houston games.
• The 165.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Sam Houston games at home.

Under 165.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 165.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

FIU 75 - 85 Sam Houston

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Kats to achieve a winning scoreline of 85-75 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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FIU vs Sam Houston Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Sam Houston at -313 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 76% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. FIU are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +250.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 164.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 164.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

FIU

+250

Sam Houston

-313

Point Spread

FIU +6.5

-110

Sam Houston -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 164.5

-105

Over 164.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

FIU Stats

Sam Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 165.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 85.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 165.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 165.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	23-4	2136	1876	260	13-2	10-2	1L
Sam Houston	19-8	2234	1997	237	11-1	8-7	3W
Western Kentucky	16-11	2119	2026	93	11-5	5-6	4W
Kennesaw State	16-11	2277	2063	214	12-3	4-8	2W
Louisiana Tech	15-12	1861	1741	120	13-2	2-10	1L
New Mexico State	13-13	1963	1841	122	9-6	4-7	2W
Jacksonville State	13-14	1965	1831	134	9-7	4-7	4L
Middle Tennessee	13-14	2034	1967	67	10-5	3-9	1W
Missouri State	13-14	2032	1985	47	10-6	3-8	5L
FIU	13-14	2198	2101	97	11-5	2-9	1W
UTEP	10-17	1878	1935	-57	8-7	2-10	2L
Delaware	9-18	1825	1962	-137	5-10	4-8	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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