Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky
Sam Houston go up against Western Kentucky in this NCAAF opening-weekend showdown at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Will Points Be at a Premium?
We’re not sure that Western Kentucky and Sam Houston will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -114 that there are Under 61.5 points.
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WKU 31-14 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Sam Houston Bearkats previous game saw them claim a 31-26 home win over Georgia Southern Eagles at Bowers Stadium.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers lost on the road in their last game. James Madison Dukes won 27-17 at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Western Kentucky had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Bowers Stadium, they recorded a 31-14 win over Sam Houston.
Quarterbacks
Hunter Watson
Maverick McIvor
Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Picks
Discover our expert Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Game Prediction
We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college football battle. Under 61.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -114.
Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.
Key Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky stats:
Under 61.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Best Bet
Under 61.5 Points @ -114
Player Prop Picks
The odds for Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) to record a TD are -125. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Touchdown Scorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
The odds for Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) to have less than 288.5 passing yards stand at -114. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the QB Passing Yards line.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 61.5 points, Sam Houston +10.5 and Hunter Watson (Sam Houston) to score a touchdown.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
27
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31
Western Kentucky
There are massive odds available when it comes to the Hilltoppers claiming a 31-27 victory. A close battle is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
WKU Big Favorites With the Books
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -417 about Western Kentucky which reflects they have a 81% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Sam Houston are least likely to win at +320.
The spread is currently 10.5, with the total points line at 61.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Under 61.5, then the odds are -114.
You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football matchup, with the best sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your wagers.
Jaden McGill Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer
There is -125 available that Jaden McGill scores a touchdown anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first TD, then you are able to secure +700.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Sam Houston Stats
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 42.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 45.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 61.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 61.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.00 pts and allowed 19.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.70 pts and allowed 22.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 48.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 61.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 61.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.30 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.50 pts and allowed 19.40 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Conference USA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delaware Blue Hens
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
FIU
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Jacksonville State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Kennesaw State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Liberty
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Louisiana Tech
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
M. Tennessee
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Missouri State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
New Mexico St
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Sam Houston
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
UTEP
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Western Kentucky
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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