Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Football Odds

The Hilltoppers will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Western Kentucky and Sam Houston State taking place at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Kentucky has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 98.67.
  • Away Western Kentucky - Heading into Week 8, Western Kentucky currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Western Kentucky away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Western Kentucky ranks 3rd (170) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 2nd (191) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2024, Western Kentucky stands 7th (143) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Sam Houston State sits at 7th (143) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
  • Team Records - Western Kentucky has a 4-2 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 5-1 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.

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Get ready for an epic clash as Western Kentucky battles Sam Houston State on October 16th.

The Week 8 showdown will be held at the electric Elliott T. Bowers Stadium.

According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Sam Houston State has a slight edge over Western Kentucky.

With a 4-2 record, Western Kentucky will be looking to upset the 5-1 Sam Houston State.

Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.

Best Hilltoppers at Bearkats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State has a -1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Western Kentucky has a +1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Western Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 54.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 54.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State is the -115 moneyline favorite. Risk $115 to win $100 on Sam Houston State at BetMGM. Western Kentucky is the -105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $105 to win $100 on Western Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State College Football game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

Sam Houston State is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State College Football game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

The best over line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State College Football game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

Sam Houston State is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
+1.5 -110-1.5 -110
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Underdog Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +1.5 Western Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -1.5 Sam Houston State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Western Kentucky at Sam Houston State Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
First Team To Score
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
+150-225+10000Bet
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes +950No -5000Bet
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -2000No +850Bet
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -185No +140Bet
Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes +333No -500Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 8
Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
WKU 31, SHSU 14
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
Western Kentucky by 17
2023
Week 12
Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky
Saturday, November 18th, 2023
WKU 28, SHSU 23
Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
Western Kentucky by 5

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Western Kentucky, Sam Houston State
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Western Kentucky3-01.000522011573-02-2W2
Sam Houston State3-10.750622151812-13-1W1

Western Kentucky & Sam Houston State Futures Odds

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Western Kentucky Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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Western Kentucky & Sam Houston State Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 Western Kentucky Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Western Kentucky vs
Alabama
ALA 63, WKU 0
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Eastern Kentucky vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 31, EKU 0
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Western Kentucky vs
Middle Tennessee
WKU 49, MTSU 21
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Toledo vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 26, TOL 21
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Western Kentucky vs
Boston College
BC 21, WKU 20
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7UTEP vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 44, UTEP 17
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Week 8Western Kentucky vs
Sam Houston State
WKU 31, SHSU 14
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Week 10Kennesaw State vs
Western Kentucky
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
7:30 pm EDT
Week 11Western Kentucky vs
New Mexico State
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
6:00 pm EST
Week 12Louisiana Tech vs
Western Kentucky
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
12:00 pm EST
Week 13Western Kentucky vs
Liberty
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
12:00 am EST
Week 14Jacksonville State vs
Western Kentucky
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
3:30 pm EST


2024-25 Sam Houston State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Sam Houston State vs
Rice
SHSU 34, RICE 14
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Sam Houston State vs
UCF
UCF 45, SHSU 14
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Hawaii vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 31, HAW 13
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4New Mexico State vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 31, NMSU 11
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Texas State vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 40, TXST 39
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6Sam Houston State vs
UTEP
SHSU 41, UTEP 21
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Week 8Western Kentucky vs
Sam Houston State
WKU 31, SHSU 14
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Week 9Sam Houston State vs
FIU
SHSU 10, FIU 7
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Week 10Louisiana Tech vs
Sam Houston State
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
8:00 pm EDT
Week 12Sam Houston State vs
Kennesaw State
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
12:00 am EST
Week 13Sam Houston State vs
Jacksonville State
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
12:00 pm EST
Week 14Liberty vs
Sam Houston State
Friday, November 29th, 2024
3:30 pm EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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