The Pittsburgh Panthers (9-2) host the Sam Houston Bearkats (6-5) after winning six straight home games. The Panthers are heavy favorites by 17.5 points in the contest, which starts at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The matchup has an over/under of 152.
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Pittsburgh Cover -17.5 vs Sam Houston -111
Pittsburgh vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Pittsburgh moneyline odds to win: -3125
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +1310
- Spread: Pittsburgh (-17.5)
- Total: 152
Pittsburgh statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Pittsburgh fared worse at home, covering 11 times in 18 home games, and seven times in 11 road games.
- The Panthers went over the total less consistently at home last year, hitting the over in 10 of 18 home matchups (55.6%). On the road, they hit the over in seven of 11 games (63.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Pittsburgh won a lower percentage of its games at home (.812) compared to road games (1.000).
Last season stats
- With 75.6 points scored per game and 67.6 points conceded last season, the Panthers were 109th in the country offensively and 61st defensively.
- On the glass, Pittsburgh was 79th in college basketball in rebounds (34.1 per game) last year. It was 129th in rebounds conceded (30.7 per game).
- Last season the Panthers were ranked 132nd in the nation in assists with 13.7 per game.
Pittsburgh betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 17.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-1 (Home: 2-3-1; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (62nd in nation) | 40.8 (80th) | 34.1 (125th) | 30.1 (129th) | 14.2 (174th) | 9.8 (42nd) |
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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Last year, Sam Houston was 8-4-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). Away, it was 8-7-1 ATS (.500).
- Looking at the over/under, Bearkats games finished over seven of 12 times at home (58.3%) last season, and nine of 16 away (56.2%).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Bearkats won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than away (3-8).
Last season stats
- Last season the Bearkats averaged 72.2 points per game (218th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 69.2 points per contest (94th-ranked).
- Sam Houston grabbed 34.3 rebounds per game (67th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 30.7 rebounds per contest (129th-ranked).
- Last year the Bearkats ranked 190th in college basketball in assists, averaging 12.9 per game.
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-6-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-2-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (177th in nation) | 45.8 (303rd) | 33.6 (153rd) | 31.9 (235th) | 15.7 (88th) | 12.5 (260th) |
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