Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)
American Football NCAAF Bowers Stadium Wed 14 Oct 20:00
Sam Houston Bearkats
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Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Predictions

Best Bet

Sam Houston Moneyline @ -110

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Sam Houston to Come Out on Top

Sam Houston should be able to come out on top against Western Kentucky. Our best prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where a juicy -110 can be landed.

We've selected our preferred Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston wagers, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Read through the comprehensive breakdown of each pick further down the page.

Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston Preview

Western Kentucky face Sam Houston at Bowers Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, October 14.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have suffered four consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 34-13 home triumph against Missouri State Bears at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

Sam Houston Bearkats have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 35-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Williams Stadium against Liberty Flames.

H2H: 41-24 Win for WKU in Pair’s Previous Clash

Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston when the teams last met. It was a 41-24 scoreline at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. We’ve seen a Western Kentucky win for each of the past 3 games between the teams.

Quarterbacks

Best Bet

The best pick is that Sam Houston will outscore their opponents, with odds of -110 currently available that they win this college football battle. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • Western Kentucky have lost their last 4 games on the road.
  • Western Kentucky have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Western Kentucky have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate CFB picks.

Sam Houston Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then Sam Houston on the Double Result lines could be a good way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brock Glenn Under 216.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Brock Glenn (Western Kentucky) is available at -114 to end with fewer than 216.5 passing yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, as the total looks too high.

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MJ Dowdy Under 21.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

MJ Dowdy (Western Kentucky) is available at -114 to have less than 21.5 rushing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Rushing Yards line appealing.

Latest MJ Dowdy Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Moneyline Sam Houston
Totals Over 52.5
Passing Yards Brock Glenn Under 216.5

The same game parlay pick is Sam Houston on the moneyline, Over 52.5 on the total and Brock Glenn (Western Kentucky) to go Under 216.5 passing yards.

A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky Western Kentucky logo 30 - 31 Sam Houston logo Sam Houston

A close battle could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Kats to claim a 31-30 victory at huge odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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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.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Books

The sportsbooks are expecting a tight game. They can’t split Sam Houston and Western Kentucky according to the latest Moneyline betting odds. Both teams can be backed at -110 and it’s a case of working out the most likely winner.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 52.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 52.5 can get -108.

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Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Jonathan Stafford Jr. (WKU)
Over 55.5
-114
Under 55.5
-114
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Grady O'Neill (Sam Houston)
Over 52.5
-114
Under 52.5
-114
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Chris Reed (Sam Houston)
Over 51.5
-114
Under 51.5
-114
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Tim Burns Jr. (Sam Houston)
Over 37.5
-114
Under 37.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

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Sam Houston Hold Eight Wins From Last Ten at Home

Sam Houston have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 27.50 points scored and 18.40 points allowed.

Western Kentucky have stumbled to four straight defeats on the road. They own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 20.00 points scored and 33.00 points allowed.

Western Kentucky defeated Sam Houston 31-14 when the teams last met at Bowers Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O52.5 U52.5
Sam Houston logo Sam Houston Home Stats 8-2 45.90 27.50 18.40 3 7
Western Kentucky logo Western Kentucky Away Stats 4-6 53.00 20.00 33.00 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O52.5 = Games Over 52.5 Points
  • U52.5 = Games Under 52.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
Sam Houston logo Sam Houston Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Liberty 5 1 187 92 95 3-0 2-1 5W
Jacksonville State 4 2 164 135 29 3-0 1-2 3W
FIU 3 2 94 61 33 3-0 0-2 2W
New Mexico State 2 4 142 154 -12 2-1 0-3 1L
Western Kentucky 2 4 133 211 -78 2-0 0-4 1W
Delaware 2 3 107 128 -21 2-1 0-2 2L
Mid Tenn 2 3 104 140 -36 2-0 0-3 2L
Kennesaw State 1 4 113 117 -4 1-2 0-2 4L
Missouri State 1 4 109 162 -53 1-1 0-3 3L
Sam Houston 1 4 114 131 -17 1-1 0-3 2L

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