SFA vs. Houston Christian betting: College basketball preview for February 24

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The Houston Christian Huskies (11-17, 8-9 Southland) will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (14-14, 7-10 Southland) on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Sharp Gymnasium as just 1.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points.

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SFA Cover -1.5 vs Houston Christian -104

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SFA vs. Houston Christian betting lines

  • SFA moneyline odds to win: -114
  • Houston Christian moneyline odds to win: -106
  • Spread: SFA (-1.5)
  • Total: 136.5

SFA statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • SFA has done a better job covering the spread on the road (6-8-0) than it has in home games (3-8-0).
  • The ‘Jacks have gone over the total more often when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 11 home matchups (45.5%). In away games, they have hit the over in six of 14 games (42.9%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, SFA has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.400) compared to away games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • The ‘Jacks’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, scoring 71.2 points per contest compared to the 67.0 they’ve averaged this year.
  • SFA has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 70.4 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 66.3 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
  • The ‘Jacks are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 8.2 threes per game and shooting 36.4% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.0 makes and 29.2% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

SFA betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-16-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-10-0 (As Favorite: 3-10-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-14-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-6 (Home: 4-6; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.0 (284th in nation) 40.6 (31st) 33.9 (77th) 30.9 (167th) 12.5 (264th) 14.9 (358th)

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Houston Christian statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Houston Christian’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (8-4-0). On the road, it is .786 (11-3-0).
  • Huskies games have gone above the over/under more often at home (six times out of 12) than away (six of 14) this year.
  • The Huskies, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-6) than on the road (3-10) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Huskies have fared better offensively over their past 10 games, compiling 67.6 points per contest, 0.6 more than their season average of 67.0.
  • Houston Christian is ceding 70.6 points per contest over its previous 10 games, the same number of points it is allowing per game for the season.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Huskies are making 8.9 three-pointers per contest, 1.0 more than their season average (7.9). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (37.2%) compared to their season average (32.7%).

Houston Christian betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 19-7-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 11-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 16-6-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 16-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-16 (Home: 3-6; Away: 3-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.6 (297th in nation) 47.8 (349th) 28.6 (333rd) 31.1 (185th) 10.9 (346th) 11.1 (171st)
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