The Sam Houston Bearkats (19-8, 11-5 CUSA) host the Florida International Panthers (13-14, 6-10 CUSA) after winning six straight home games. The Bearkats are favored by 5.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 161.5.
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Sam Houston vs. Florida International betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -267
- Florida International moneyline odds to win: +212
- Spread: Sam Houston (-5.5)
- Total: 161.5
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Sam Houston owns a worse record against the spread at home (6-3-0) than it does on the road (10-3-0).
- The Bearkats have eclipsed the over/under in four of nine home games (44.4%). They’ve fared better in away games, topping the total in eight of 13 matchups (61.5%).
- In home games, Sam Houston has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-0 (1.000). In away games, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Bearkats have been scoring 79.6 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 82.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Sam Houston has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 72.6 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 74.0 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Bearkats’ 7.7 made three-pointers per-game average over their last 10 games are less than the 8.6 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 38.1% compared to their season-long percentage of 36.4% from deep.
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-6-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 10-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 9-3-0; As Underdog: 9-3-0)
- O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 8-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 5-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (98th in nation) | 41.7 (56th) | 36.7 (22nd) | 30.4 (143rd) | 15.6 (80th) | 11.6 (234th) |
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Florida International statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Florida International has performed better at home (8-5-0) than on the road (6-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Panthers games have gone over six of 13 times at home (46.2%), and seven of 11 on the road (63.6%).
- The Panthers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .500 (1-1), and away it is .200 (2-8).
Recent trends
- The Panthers have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, posting 75.5 points per contest, 5.9 fewer points their than season average of 81.4.
- While Florida International is surrendering 77.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark in its last 10 games, allowing 76.8 points per contest.
- The Panthers are sinking 6.7 treys per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 0.8 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.5). Additionally, they own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.3%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.5%).
Florida International betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 6-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 8-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 7-4; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (152nd in nation) | 42.9 (102nd) | 34.6 (57th) | 32.3 (255th) | 14.8 (120th) | 12.4 (304th) |
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