Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders go up against the Sam Houston Bearkats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, February 18.
It’s time to go for Sam Houston against the spread, especially with an attractive -5.5 line at -108. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their meeting with Middle Tenn.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 82-80 scoreline occurred on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
Sam Houston Bearkats won last time out by a 83-79 scoreline. It was on the road against Kennesaw State Owls.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Middle Tenn beat Sam Houston when the teams last met. It was a 68-67 scoreline. Middle Tenn have beaten Sam Houston in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 3 victories in the past 5 head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston
|
22-11 | 2714 | 2447 | 267 | 14-2 | 8-9 | 1L |
Middle Tennessee
|
17-15 | 2414 | 2329 | 85 | 12-5 | 5-10 | 1L |
Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks
Make the most of Middle Tennessee 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
Sam Houston are available at odds of -108 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college contest. The appealing -5.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.
Key Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston stats:
Sam Houston -5.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Sam Houston -5.5. We’ve also gone for Under 152.5 points and Sam Houston/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
69
-
79
Sam Houston
There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Kats to achieve a winning scoreline of 79-69 where a huge potential return is on the cards.
Middle Tennessee 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.
At betting odds of -189 with the sportsbooks, Sam Houston are regarded as 65% likely to win this college game. Middle Tennessee are the underdogs at +152 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 152.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
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Middle Tennessee Stats
Sam Houston Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Conference USA | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Liberty
|
25-7 | 2501 | 2253 | 248 | 14-4 | 11-3 | 1L |
|
Sam Houston
|
22-11 | 2714 | 2447 | 267 | 14-2 | 8-9 | 1L |
Kennesaw State
|
21-13 | 2834 | 2587 | 247 | 14-3 | 7-10 | 3W |
Louisiana Tech
|
20-14 | 2375 | 2210 | 165 | 16-4 | 4-10 | 1L |
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
|
16-18 | 2551 | 2502 | 49 | 11-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
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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