Sam Houston vs. Tarleton State betting: College basketball preview for November 9

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The Sam Houston Bearkats (0-1) face the Tarleton State Texans (0-1) as 5.5-point favorites on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 144.5.

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Sam Houston Cover -5.5 vs Tarleton State -110

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Sam Houston vs. Tarleton State betting lines

  • Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: -235
  • Tarleton State moneyline odds to win: +191
  • Spread: Sam Houston (-5.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Sam Houston statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, Sam Houston performed better when playing at home, covering eight times in 12 home games, and eight times in 16 road games.
  • The Bearkats eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of home games (58.3%) than games on the road (56.2%) last year.
  • As a moneyline favorite last year, Sam Houston had an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to on the road (.800).

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Bearkats were 218th in college basketball offensively (72.2 points scored per game) and 94th defensively (69.2 points allowed).
  • On the glass, Sam Houston was 67th in the country in rebounds (34.3 per game) last season. It was 129th in rebounds allowed (30.7 per game).
  • The Bearkats were 190th in the nation in assists (12.9 per game) last year.

Sam Houston betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-12-1 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 8-7-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-1; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.5 (287th in nation) 42.6 (103rd) 34.3 (67th) 30.7 (129th) 12.9 (190th) 12.7 (314th)

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Tarleton State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Tarleton State performed better against the spread on the road (10-4-1) than at home (6-5-0) last year.
  • Texans games went above the over/under less often at home (six times out of 11) than on the road (11 of 15) last year.
  • As moneyline underdogs last season, the Texans won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (7-5).

Last season stats

  • The Texans scored 74.1 points per game (155th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 68.6 points per contest (75th-ranked).
  • Tarleton State grabbed 31.1 boards per game (241st-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 31.6 rebounds per contest (182nd-ranked).
  • Last year the Texans ranked 124th in college basketball in assists, delivering 13.8 per game.

Tarleton State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-10-1 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 10-4-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 9-5-1; As Underdog: 9-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-11-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 11-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 7-3; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 7-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (114th in nation) 43.7 (172nd) 31.1 (241st) 31.6 (182nd) 13.8 (124th) 10.3 (87th)
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