Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks battle the Sam Houston Bearkats, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, February 21.

We’re bullish about Sam Houston on the spread at -8.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against Jacksonville State and you can get -105.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks lost on the road in their previous game. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won 77-71.

Sam Houston Bearkats last game saw them claim a 78-70 home win over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sam Houston have won the last two matchups versus Jax State. It was 66-61 at home before a 77-62 road win. We’ve seen three Sam Houston wins in the past 5 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Sam Houston	18-8	2152	1919	233	10-1	8-7	2W
Jacksonville State	13-13	1887	1749	138	9-7	4-6	3L

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Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Back the moneyline favorites with a -8.5 spread in this college matchup. This is a good number and we are confident Sam Houston can cover the line at odds of -105.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Sam Houston in 5 of their last 10 games.

Sam Houston -8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Jax State 66 - 78 Sam Houston

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Kats winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 78-66 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Jacksonville State 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 Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of Jacksonville State. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 149.5, then the odds are -112.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

Jax State

-

Sam Houston

-

Point Spread

Jax State +8.5

-115

Sam Houston -8.5

-105

Total Points

Under 149.5

-112

Over 149.5

-108

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Jacksonville State Stats

Sam Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 69.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 67.10 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	23-3	2063	1782	281	13-1	10-2	17W
Sam Houston	18-8	2152	1919	233	10-1	8-7	2W
Louisiana Tech	15-11	1806	1683	123	13-2	2-9	1W
Western Kentucky	15-11	2025	1953	72	11-5	4-6	3W
Kennesaw State	15-11	2219	2008	211	11-3	4-8	1W
Jacksonville State	13-13	1887	1749	138	9-7	4-6	3L
Missouri State	13-13	1965	1915	50	10-6	3-7	4L
New Mexico State	12-13	1896	1778	118	8-6	4-7	1W
Middle Tennessee	12-14	1956	1901	55	9-5	3-9	2L
FIU	12-14	2128	2034	94	10-5	2-9	1L
UTEP	10-16	1815	1868	-53	8-7	2-9	1L
Delaware	9-17	1759	1884	-125	5-10	4-7	1L

• 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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