The Sam Houston Bearkats (12-7, 4-4 CUSA) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (11-8, 4-4 CUSA) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 158.5.
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Sam Houston Cover -3.5 vs Western Kentucky -121
Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -192
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: +159
- Spread: Sam Houston (-3.5)
- Total: 158.5
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Sam Houston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in four games at home, and it has covered eight times in 10 games on the road.
- In home games, the Bearkats exceed the total 50% of the time (two of four games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 60% of games (six of 10).
- As a moneyline favorite, Sam Houston has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to on the road (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Bearkats have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 83.0 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 84.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- The past 10 games have seen Sam Houston allow 0.5 fewer points per game (74.3) than its season-long average (74.8).
- The Bearkats’ past 10 outings have seen them make 9.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.0% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.2 makes and 36.2%.
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-3-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-0-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (112th in nation) | 40.7 (41st) | 38.4 (14th) | 29.9 (122nd) | 16.1 (80th) | 11.9 (236th) |
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Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Western Kentucky has been better at home (4-5-0) than on the road (2-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Hilltoppers games have gone over five of nine times at home (55.6%), and two of five on the road (40%).
- The Hilltoppers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-2) and on the road (0-2).
Recent trends
- The Hilltoppers are posting 77.1 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 2.7 fewer points than their average for the season (79.8).
- Western Kentucky is ceding 73.6 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 2.2 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (75.8).
- The Hilltoppers are sinking 9.8 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, which is 1.4 more than their average for the season (8.4). Likewise, they own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.6%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33.5%).
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.8 (342nd in nation) | 41.7 (72nd) | 36.6 (34th) | 33.1 (293rd) | 13.1 (255th) | 10.1 (68th) |
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