The Sam Houston Bearkats (1-0) are heavy, 31.5-point underdogs against the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at United Supermarkets Arena on Friday, November 7, 2025. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 157.5 points.
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Texas Tech Cover -31.5 vs Sam Houston -110
Texas Tech vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Texas Tech moneyline odds to win: -20000
- Sam Houston moneyline odds to win: +3500
- Spread: Texas Tech (-31.5)
- Total: 157.5
Texas Tech statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Texas Tech did a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (7-3-0) than it did at home (10-8-0) last year.
- The Red Raiders eclipsed the total in 10 of 18 home games (55.6%) last season, compared to five of 10 road games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Texas Tech won a higher percentage of its home games (.882) compared to away games (.833) last season.
Last season stats
- At 80.9 points scored per game and 68.5 points allowed last season, the Red Raiders were 28th in the country on offense and 70th defensively.
- With 33.5 rebounds per game and 29.9 rebounds conceded, Texas Tech was 84th and 94th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
- Last season the Red Raiders were ranked 34th in college basketball in assists with 16.1 per game.
Texas Tech betting records last season
- ATS Record: 19-18-0 (Home: 10-8-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 31.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 15-16-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 23-14-0 (Home: 10-8-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 25-6 (Home: 15-2; Away: 5-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (74th in nation) | 42.6 (98th) | 33.5 (84th) | 29.9 (94th) | 16.1 (34th) | 9.1 (12th) |
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Sam Houston statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Sam Houston’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .300 (3-7-0) last season. Away, it was .375 (6-10-0).
- Bearkats games went above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 10) than on the road (eight of 16) last year.
- When moneyline underdogs last year, the Bearkats won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (1-11).
Last season stats
- The Bearkats put up 75.3 points per game (136th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while surrendering 76.0 points per contest (294th-ranked).
- With 31.8 boards per game, Sam Houston was 184th in the nation. It allowed 31.2 rebounds per contest, which ranked 182nd in college basketball.
- Last season the Bearkats ranked 227th in college basketball in assists, delivering 12.9 per game.
Sam Houston betting records last season
- ATS Record: 9-20-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 6-10-0)
- O-U-P: 17-12-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-5 (Home: 6-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-14 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (171st in nation) | 44.7 (230th) | 31.8 (184th) | 31.2 (182nd) | 12.9 (227th) | 12.1 (267th) |
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