The Sam Houston Bearkats (9-7, 1-4 CUSA) are only 1.5-point favorites as they try to stop a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-8, 3-2 CUSA) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 151.
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Sam Houston vs. Jacksonville State betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -107
- Jacksonville State moneyline odds to win: -112
- Spread: Sam Houston (-1.5)
- Total: 151
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Sam Houston has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in three games when playing at home, and it has covered six times in eight games on the road.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Bearkats hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total one time in three opportunities this season (33.3%). In away games, they have hit the over six times in eight opportunities (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Sam Houston has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to away from home (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Bearkats have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 84.3 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.8 points fewer than the 85.1 they’ve scored this season.
- Sam Houston has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 76.2 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 75.6 it has surrendered this season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Bearkats are making 0.9 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.9 compared to 9.0 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (37.6% compared to 35.0% season-long).
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-0-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (162nd in nation) | 41.3 (65th) | 39.4 (ninth) | 29.3 (87th) | 15.3 (118th) | 11.9 (225th) |
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Jacksonville State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Jacksonville State has the same winning percentage against the spread (.333) at home (2-4-0 record) and on the road (2-3-1) this year.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Gamecocks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, four of six) compared to on the road (83.3%, five of six).
- This year the Gamecocks are 1-0 at home when moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-3 (.250).
Recent trends
- The Gamecocks have played worse offensively over their past 10 games, averaging 71.2 points per contest, 3.1 fewer points their than season average of 74.3.
- Jacksonville State is giving up 68.7 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 66.1 points allowed.
- In their past 10 games, the Gamecocks are making 7.7 threes per game, 0.7 fewer threes than their season average (8.4). They own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (37.7%) compared to their season average (35.0%).
Jacksonville State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-8-1 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-3-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-1; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-4 (Home: 2-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (238th in nation) | 38.7 (15th) | 35.2 (75th) | 28.7 (65th) | 13.2 (262nd) | 11.0 (139th) |
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