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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Sam Houston Bearkats Predictions

January 24 02:00 PM (Final)
ESPN+ Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
 58 73
Sam Houston Bearkats
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The Hilltoppers and Bearkats have a competitive history, with the series often leaning toward the home team due to the Bearkats’ strong court presence. Historically, the Hilltoppers favor an uptempo style, while the Bearkats rely on disciplined defense and rebounding. Given these dynamics, consider the impact of home court advantage and the Bearkats’ ability to control tempo when placing bets on this matchup.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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+4.5
Sam Houston Bearkats
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-3.5
Final Score
58
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73
Confidence Level: 70%

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WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS MONEYLINE

When the Hilltoppers and Bearkats clash, you’re looking at a matchup steeped in contrasting styles. WKU tends to lean on their size and rebounding prowess, while Sam Houston State often plays with a more perimeter-oriented attack. Historically, the Bearkats have had the edge at home, making that venue a tough place for the Hilltoppers, which often shifts the moneyline in favor of the home team when they meet.See Game Picks

WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS POINT SPREAD

When the Hilltoppers and Bearkats face off, you’re looking at a classic clash of styles. The Hilltoppers typically bring a disciplined, methodical approach, while the Bearkats often rely on their athleticism and fast-paced play. Historically, the point spread in these matchups tends to favor the home team, especially given the Bearkats’ strong track record at home. Travel can be a factor, too, as the Hilltoppers have often struggled to adjust on the road, impacting their ability to cover the spread. In their rivalry history, expect close games where the spread can be influenced by the teams’ contrasting identities and the intensity of their matchups.See Game Picks

WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS OVER/UNDER

When the Hilltoppers and Bearkats face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles that often leads to lower-scoring games. Historically, the Bearkats have leaned on a strong defensive identity, making it tough for opponents to find rhythm, especially at home. The Hilltoppers, while capable of pushing the pace, have struggled to consistently break through that defensive pressure in past matchups, leading to a series record that trends toward the under. In these rivalry games, expect the total to reflect the defensive intensity and familiarity that comes with conference play.See Game Picks

TRENDS

WKENT Logo  WKENT SMHO Logo  SMHO
0-0
All
0-0
0-0
Home
0-0
0-0
Away
0-0
0-0
as Fav
0-0
0-0
as Dog
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
ATS Home
0-0
0-0
ATS Away
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0-0
O/U Home
0-0
0-0
O/U Away
0-0
RESULT
LOSE 96-87
OPPONENT
Owls logo KENEST Kennesaw State Owls
DATE
03/12
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
o159.5
RESULT
LOSE 67-92
OPPONENT
Golden Panthers logo FLINT Florida International Golden Panthers
DATE
03/07
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
u160.5
RESULT
LOSE 74-87
OPPONENT
Bears logo MSRST Missouri State Bears
DATE
03/05
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
o150.5
RESULT
WIN 65-97
OPPONENT
Miners logo UTEP UTEP Miners
DATE
02/28
SPREAD
-10.5
O/U
o143.5
RESULT
WIN 70-93
OPPONENT
Aggies logo NMXST New Mexico State Aggies
DATE
02/26
SPREAD
-5.5
O/U
o151.5
RESULT
LOSE 83-107
OPPONENT
Lobos logo NMX New Mexico Lobos
DATE
03/18
SPREAD
+12.5
O/U
o163.5
RESULT
LOSE 79-73
OPPONENT
Owls logo KENEST Kennesaw State Owls
DATE
03/13
SPREAD
-5.5
O/U
u163.5
RESULT
WIN 61-69
OPPONENT
Aggies logo NMXST New Mexico State Aggies
DATE
03/11
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
u156.5
RESULT
LOSE 72-79
OPPONENT
Flames logo LIBRTY Liberty Flames
DATE
03/07
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
u155.5
RESULT
LOSE 80-83
OPPONENT
Fightin' Blue Hens logo DEL Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
DATE
03/05
SPREAD
-7.5
O/U
o146.5
WHO WON
Bearkats logo SMHO
RESULT
58-73
DATE
01/24
WHO WON
Hilltoppers logo WKENT
RESULT
91-102
DATE
01/02
WHO WON
Bearkats logo SMHO
RESULT
78-62
DATE
02/20
WHO WON
Hilltoppers logo WKENT
RESULT
75-66
DATE
01/25
WHO WON
Bearkats logo SMHO
RESULT
79-77
DATE
02/01

BOX SCORE: NCAAB TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

WKENT Logo WKENT SMHO Logo SMHO
2.5
Points Per Game
2.5
1.3
Field Goal Percentage
1.4
1.4
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
1.6
1.1
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
1.1
2.4
Free Throw Percentage
2.2
12.8
Offensive Rebounds Per Game
13.8
26.1
Defensive Rebounds Per Game
26.9
13
Assists
15
0.1
Blocked Shots Per Game
0.1
10.2
Turnovers Per Game
11.5
STARTERS
MIN
REB
AST
PTS
A. Boone G
709:00
177.00
58.00
315.00
L. Hackman G
689:00
92.00
51.00
273.00
T. Moore G
380:00
61.00
16.00
171.00
K. Unseld G
260:00
38.00
8.00
74.00
J. Edelen G
224:00
15.00
30.00
24.00
C. Stinnett G
104:00
18.00
1.00
22.00
T. Olden G
10:00
1.00
0.00
6.00
J. Dorsey G
2:00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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STARTERS
MIN
REB
AST
PTS
J. Coleman G
694:00
80.00
51.00
285.00
B. Burns G
638:00
52.00
81.00
125.00
M. Boykin G
589:00
60.00
80.00
232.00
D. Nicholas Jr. G
297:00
74.00
13.00
69.00
C. Beaumont G
60:00
14.00
1.00
17.00
J. Rogers G
16:00
2.00
0.00
5.00
W. Neyland G
16:00
6.00
0.00
5.00
C. Huefner F
645:00
95.00
22.00
316.00
M. Dann F
284:00
84.00
9.00
98.00
J. Ford F
272:00
73.00
6.00
69.00
C. Ndiaye F
152:00
27.00
3.00
23.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Jackson Rogers
POS
G
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Undisclosed
Notes
Rogers suffered an undisclosed injury and will not take the court for the Bearkats. He will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
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