The Missouri State Bears (12-8, 6-3 CUSA) are slightly favored (by 1 point) to continue a six-game home win streak when they host the Sam Houston Bearkats (13-7, 5-4 CUSA) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The over/under is set at 148.5 in the matchup.
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Missouri State vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -125
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +105
- Spread: Missouri State (-1)
- Total: 148.5
Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Missouri State has fared better at home, covering five times in eight home games, and four times in nine road games.
- The Bears have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (37.5%) than away games (55.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Missouri State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bears have been putting up 76.3 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 75.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Missouri State has been tougher on defense as of late, allowing 71.5 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 72.2 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- The Bears are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 8.2 threes per game and shooting 33.6% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.5 makes and 31.2% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (202nd in nation) | 43.9 (185th) | 31.6 (237th) | 30.5 (146th) | 14.2 (176th) | 11.0 (150th) |
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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Sam Houston’s winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .800. It is 4-1-0 ATS on its home court and 8-2-0 on the road.
- Looking at the over/under, Bearkats games have finished over less frequently at home (two of five, 40%) than away (six of 10, 60%).
- The Bearkats, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (3-6) this year.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Bearkats are scoring 81.8 points per contest, 2.2 fewer points than their season average (84.0).
- Sam Houston is giving up 72.6 points per game in its previous 10 games, which is 1.4 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (74.0).
- The Bearkats are sinking 9.2 threes per game with a 37.9% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.1 and 36.1%.
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-3-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-0-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-0 (Home: 4-0; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (104th in nation) | 40.6 (38th) | 38.1 (16th) | 30.3 (135th) | 16.3 (67th) | 11.8 (234th) |
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