Oregon State vs. Sam Houston betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 17

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The Oregon State Beavers (6-5) host the Sam Houston Bearkats (6-3) after winning three straight home games. The Beavers are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The point total for the matchup is 153.

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Oregon State Cover -3.5 vs Sam Houston -108

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Oregon State vs. Sam Houston betting lines

  • Oregon State moneyline odds to win: -170
  • Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +142
  • Spread: Oregon State (-3.5)
  • Total: 153

Oregon State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home last season, Oregon State sported a better record against the spread (13-3-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (4-6-0).
  • In terms of over/unders, the Beavers hit the over less often at home last season, as they went over the total 10 times in 16 opportunities (62.5%). In away games, they hit the over nine times in 10 opportunities (90%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, Oregon State picked up the win in 12 of 13 games when playing at home, good for a .923 winning percentage. Oregon State won three of five games away from home (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • At 76.2 points scored per game and 69.0 points allowed last year, the Beavers were 110th in college basketball on offense and 81st on defense.
  • On the glass, Oregon State was 239th in college basketball in rebounds (30.9 per game) last year. It was eighth-best in rebounds conceded (26.7 per game).
  • The Beavers were 105th in the nation in assists (14.5 per game) last year.

Oregon State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 1-6-0 (As Favorite: 2-8-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.0 (248th in nation) 41.6 (104th) 30.4 (297th) 31.8 (221st) 13.5 (251st) 12.3 (229th)

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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Sam Houston had better results away (6-10-0) than at home (3-7-0).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Bearkats’ games finished above the over/under at home (80%, eight of 10) compared to on the road (50%, eight of 16).
  • As moneyline underdogs last year, the Bearkats won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (1-11).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Bearkats put up 75.3 points per game (136th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 76.0 points per contest (294th-ranked).
  • Sam Houston averaged 31.8 rebounds per game (184th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 31.2 rebounds per contest (182nd-ranked).
  • The Bearkats ranked 227th in the country with 12.9 assists per contest.

Sam Houston betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-0-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 4-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-0-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-2-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (145th in nation) 39.8 (45th) 38.0 (28th) 29.8 (122nd) 15.8 (109th) 11.9 (201st)
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