Sam Houston vs Delaware Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Sam Houston vs Delaware

The Sam Houston Bearkats battle the Delaware Fighting Blue Hens, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 5.

You can get -115 that there are Over 146.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Sam Houston and Delaware should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

Sam Houston Bearkats won their previous game which was at home. It was a 86-81 triumph against Missouri State Bears.

Delaware Fighting Blue Hens were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 90-82 reverse against Kennesaw State Owls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sam Houston beat Delaware in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 72-60 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Sam Houston	21-8	2420	2145	275	13-1	8-7	5W
Delaware	9-20	1977	2132	-155	5-10	4-10	4L

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Sam Houston vs Delaware Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Sam Houston vs Delaware betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 146.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Sam Houston vs Delaware stats:

• The 146.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Sam Houston games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sam Houston games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sam Houston games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Delaware games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Delaware games.

Over 146.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sam Houston 81 - 70 Delaware

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Sam Houston vs Delaware 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 77% probability of winning this college game, Sam Houston might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -333 Moneyline betting odds. Delaware are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +265.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 146.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 146.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Sam Houston

-333

Delaware

+265

Point Spread

Sam Houston -7.5

-100

Delaware +7.5

-122

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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Sam Houston Stats

Delaware Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 76.40 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 143.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	24-5	2282	2028	254	13-2	11-3	1W
Sam Houston	21-8	2420	2145	275	13-1	8-7	5W
Western Kentucky	18-11	2309	2161	148	13-5	5-6	6W
Kennesaw State	18-11	2441	2210	231	14-3	4-8	4W
Louisiana Tech	16-13	2009	1895	114	14-3	2-10	1L
Middle Tennessee	15-14	2197	2119	78	12-5	3-9	3W
Jacksonville State	14-15	2123	1982	141	10-8	4-7	1L
FIU	14-15	2349	2277	72	11-5	3-10	1W
New Mexico State	13-15	2118	2020	98	9-6	4-9	2L
Missouri State	13-16	2183	2143	40	10-6	3-10	7L
UTEP	10-19	2010	2109	-99	8-7	2-12	4L
Delaware	9-20	1977	2132	-155	5-10	4-10	4L

• 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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