Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers go up against the Sam Houston Bearkats, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, January 24.
The total line looks too big at 161.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that Western Kentucky and Sam Houston don’t produce too many fireworks.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Liberty Flames 76-69.
Sam Houston Bearkats were winners last time out. It was a 93-87 home victory against Kennesaw State Owls.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Western Kentucky and Sam Houston saw the former win. It was a 102-91 scoreline. Sam Houston have triumphed in three of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston
|
22-11 | 2714 | 2447 | 267 | 14-2 | 8-9 | 1L |
Western Kentucky
|
18-14 | 2537 | 2436 | 101 | 13-6 | 5-8 | 3L |
Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 161.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.
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 Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston stats:
Under 161.5 Probability
According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 161.5. We’ve also gone for Sam Houston -4.5, and at least one team not to score 80 points and Sam Houston to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
74
-
83
Sam Houston
There are lots of different ways to back the Kats on the correct score betting and something like 83-74 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
Western Kentucky 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.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Sam Houston are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -196 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +158 about Western Kentucky.
The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 158.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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Western Kentucky Stats
Sam Houston Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 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
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 161.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 161.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 71.50 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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