The Sam Houston Bearkats (7-8, 0-2 CUSA) are 4-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a five-game home win streak when they square off against the Liberty Flames (13-2, 1-1 CUSA) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under of 141.5.
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Liberty Cover -4 vs Sam Houston -110
Liberty vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Liberty moneyline odds to win: -183
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +151
- Spread: Liberty (-4)
- Total: 141.5
Liberty statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Liberty covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Liberty covered six times in 12 opportunities at home, and it covered one time in 10 opportunities on the road.
- The Flames exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (50%) than road games (60%) last season.
- In home games last season, Liberty won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 8-3 (.727). In away games, it was 2-6 (.250) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Flames have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 82.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 80.1 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Liberty’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has given up 59.4 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 59.3 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Flames’ last 10 contests have seen them make 11.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 40.5% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 10.9 makes and 38.4%.
Liberty betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.2 (10th in nation) | 38.9 (24th) | 33.6 (143rd) | 28.9 (63rd) | 18.0 (14th) | 10.0 (51st) |
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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Sam Houston has been better at home (1-0-0) than away (2-7-0).
- Bearkats games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (one time out of one) than away (seven of nine) this year.
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Bearkats are scoring 77.5 points per contest, 2.4 fewer points than their season average (79.9).
- While Sam Houston is allowing 78.2 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its last 10 games, allowing 76.6 points per contest.
- The Bearkats are making 1.2 fewer threes per game over their last 10 games (7.5) compared to their season average (8.7), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.1%) compared to their season mark (39.0%).
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4+: 0-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 0-6-0)
- O-U-P: 9-3-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (94th in nation) | 46.5 (318th) | 32.3 (220th) | 30.7 (158th) | 14.5 (144th) | 12.2 (252nd) |
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