Sam Houston State vs UTEP Basketball Odds

The Bearkats will play the Miners on Saturday, January 4th, 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 UTEP are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 4th, 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 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UTEP is 99.67.
  • Away Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State starts this game with a 2-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home UTEP - UTEP meets Sam Houston State boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Sam Houston State currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the C-USA Conference, with UTEP now standing 1st (1.000) 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 0.500 overall win percentage, with UTEP matching up with a 0.786 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Sam Houston State currently possesses 7-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UTEP has tallied a 11-3 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Sam Houston State faces UTEP on January 4th, 2025.

Sam Houston State is 7-7 overall, while UTEP boasts an 11-3 record.

Sam Houston State has a 0-1 conference standing, while UTEP is 1-0.

Sam Houston State has lost their last game, while UTEP has won 5 straight.

Conference records are crucial for tournament seeding.

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.

Best Bearkats at Miners Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

UTEP
UTEP has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Sam Houston State has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Sam Houston 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 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 146.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

UTEP
UTEP is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on UTEP at BetMGM. Sam Houston State is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 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 UTEP College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

UTEP is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Sam Houston State vs UTEP College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -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 UTEP College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

UTEP is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Sam Houston State
UTEP
1/04/25 9:00pm EST
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Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 UTEP favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Sam Houston State at UTEP Prop Bets

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Sam Houston State
UTEP
First to 5 Points
1/04/25 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Sam Houston State
UTEP
First to 10 Points
1/04/25 9:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Sam Houston State
UTEP
First to 15 Points
1/04/25 9:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
Sam Houston State
UTEP
Game to Overtime
1/04/25 9:00pm EST
Yes +800No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Sam Houston State, UTEP
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
UTEP14-40.7789-13-24-1-0.800W2
Sam Houston State8-110.4215-12-91-5+3.50.167L2

Sam Houston State & UTEP Futures Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available

UTEP Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UTEP YR: futures available

Sam Houston State & UTEP Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

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