The Kennesaw State Owls (12-6, 4-3 CUSA) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Sam Houston Bearkats (11-7, 3-4 CUSA) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum as 4.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 166.5.
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Sam Houston Cover -4.5 vs Kennesaw State -121
Sam Houston vs. Kennesaw State betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -227
- Kennesaw State moneyline odds to win: +185
- Spread: Sam Houston (-4.5)
- Total: 166.5
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Sam Houston has done a better job covering the spread on the road (8-2-0) than it has at home (2-1-0).
- When playing at home, the Bearkats exceed the total 33.3% of the time (one of three games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, going over the total in 60% of games (six of 10).
- Sam Houston, as a moneyline favorite, has an identical winning percentage in home games (2-0 record) and on the road (1-0 record).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Bearkats have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 81.9 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 84.1 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Sam Houston’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has allowed 72.6 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 74.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- While the Bearkats are making fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (8.9 per game) in comparison to their season-long average (9.1), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (35.6% from deep over the last 10, 35.5% on the season).
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-0-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (141st in nation) | 40.7 (43rd) | 38.8 (11th) | 29.4 (94th) | 15.6 (99th) | 12.1 (248th) |
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Kennesaw State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Kennesaw State has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 3-3-0 record) than away (.667, 4-2-0).
- Owls games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (five times out of six) than away (one of six) this season.
- As moneyline underdogs, the Owls have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (2-2).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Owls are scoring 83.4 points per game, 5.1 fewer points than their season average (88.5).
- Kennesaw State is surrendering 75.6 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 0.7 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (76.3).
- The Owls are sinking 10.2 threes per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (10.1). That said, they have a worse shooting percentage from three-point land over their previous 10 contests (34.7%) compared to their season average (35.3%).
Kennesaw State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-7-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (168th in nation) | 39.7 (25th) | 39.8 (fifth) | 30.6 (157th) | 14.9 (134th) | 12.6 (295th) |
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