Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston

The Kennesaw State Owls go up against the Sam Houston Bearkats, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Friday, March 13.

162.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are therefore happy to play the -115 about Under when Kennesaw State and Sam Houston square off.

Kennesaw State Owls won their previous game by a 96-87 scoreline. It was on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Sam Houston Bearkats last game saw them claim a 69-61 home win over New Mexico State.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sam Houston beat Kennesaw State when the teams last met. It was a 83-79 scoreline. Sam Houston have enjoyed three consecutive wins against Kennesaw State. They’ve landed 3 victories from the past 4 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Sam Houston	22-10	2641	2368	273	14-1	8-9	1W
Kennesaw State	19-13	2684	2454	230	14-3	5-10	1W

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Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 162.5 points at odds of -115.

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Key Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston stats:

• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 KSU games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 KSU games.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Sam Houston games at home.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sam Houston games at home.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sam Houston games.

Under 162.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kennesaw State 74 - 81 Sam Houston

There’s the chance to back the Kats in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 81-74 victory in their favor.

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Kennesaw 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this college game, Sam Houston might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -185 Moneyline betting odds. At +152, Kennesaw State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 162.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 162.5 can get -115.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

KSU

+152

Sam Houston

-185

Point Spread

KSU +4.5

-115

Sam Houston -4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 162.5

-115

Over 162.5

-105

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Kennesaw State Stats

Sam Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	25-7	2501	2253	248	14-4	11-3	1L
Sam Houston	22-10	2641	2368	273	14-1	8-9	1W
Louisiana Tech	19-13	2246	2073	173	15-3	4-10	3W
Kennesaw State	19-13	2684	2454	230	14-3	5-10	1W
Western Kentucky	18-14	2537	2436	101	13-6	5-8	3L
Middle Tennessee	17-15	2414	2329	85	12-5	5-10	1L
New Mexico State	16-16	2403	2303	100	11-6	5-10	1L
Missouri State	16-17	2485	2433	52	11-7	5-10	2W
Jacksonville State	15-17	2325	2188	137	10-9	5-8	1L
FIU	15-17	2580	2492	88	12-7	3-10	1L
UTEP	11-20	2149	2244	-95	9-8	2-12	1L
Delaware	10-21	2098	2293	-195	6-11	4-10	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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