Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State Basketball Odds

The Bearkats will play the Aggies on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Sam Houston State and New Mexico State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Sam Houston State currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for New Mexico State is 97.67.
  • Away Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home New Mexico State - New Mexico State meets Sam Houston State boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Sam Houston State currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the C-USA Conference, with New Mexico State now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 C-USA Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Sam Houston State has a 0.538 overall win percentage, with New Mexico State matching up with a 0.538 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Sam Houston State currently possesses 7-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, New Mexico State has tallied a 7-6 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! Sam Houston State faces New Mexico State on January 2nd!

Both teams have a 7-6 record this season, with conference standings up for grabs. Sam Houston State and New Mexico State are both 0-0 in C-USA play.

Sam Houston State is on a 1-game winning streak, while New Mexico State has won 3 in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail on the court!

Best Bearkats at Aggies Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

New Mexico State
Favorite

Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State has a -1.5 +100 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. New Mexico State has a +1.5 -120 point spread at BetMGM OH. New Mexico State 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 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

New Mexico State
New Mexico State is the -110 moneyline favorite. Risk $110 to win $100 on New Mexico State at BetMGM. Sam Houston State is the -110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $110 to win $100 on Sam Houston State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025?

Sam Houston State is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while New Mexico State is a +1.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025?

The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025?

New Mexico State is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog New Mexico State - New Mexico State bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.

A +1.5 New Mexico State 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 $100 at +100 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.

Sam Houston State at New Mexico State Prop Bets

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Sam Houston State
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Sam Houston State, New Mexico State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
New Mexico State11-70.6117-14-44-1-0.800L1
Sam Houston State8-110.4215-12-91-5+3.50.167L2

Sam Houston State & New Mexico State Futures Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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New Mexico State Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State & New Mexico State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State College Basketball Game

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