CUSA foes meet when the Sam Houston Bearkats (11-17, 4-11 CUSA) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (18-10, 7-8 CUSA) at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, tipping off at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Bulldogs are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is set at 137.5 in the matchup.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.35
Sam Houston Cover -2.5 vs Louisiana Tech -109
Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech betting lines
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -139
- Louisiana Tech moneyline odds to win: +116
- Spread: Sam Houston (-2.5)
- Total: 137.5
Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Sam Houston owns a worse record against the spread (2-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-10-0).
- At home, the Bearkats exceed the total 71.4% of the time (five of seven games). They’ve hit the over in 50% of games on the road (eight of 16 contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, Sam Houston has picked up the win in four of five games at home, good for a .800 winning percentage. It has won two of four games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Bearkats have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 69.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.6 points fewer than the 75.5 they’ve scored this year.
- Sam Houston’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (71) is 4.3 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (75.3).
- The Bearkats’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 8.8 makes and 39.2%.
Sam Houston betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-17-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 6-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 4-10-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 4-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-13 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (200th in nation) | 44.2 (208th) | 32.5 (155th) | 31.6 (215th) | 13.1 (221st) | 12.3 (281st) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Sam Houston vs. Louisiana Tech? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Louisiana Tech statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Louisiana Tech has been better against the spread at home (6-4-0) than on the road (6-5-0) this season.
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Bulldogs’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, five of 10) compared to away (45.5%, five of 11).
- This year the Bulldogs are 2-0 at home when moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). Away they are 2-4 (.333).
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs are averaging 69.2 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 4.7 fewer points than their average for the season (73.9).
- Louisiana Tech is allowing 70 points per game in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 68.6 points allowed.
- The Bulldogs are sinking 7.4 three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.8). In addition, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.2%) compared to their season average from downtown (33.7%).
Louisiana Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (65th in nation) | 41.7 (67th) | 33 (122nd) | 28.6 (44th) | 15.5 (62nd) | 12 (258th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
