Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Basketball Odds

The Bearkats will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, February 20th, 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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Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 20th, 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 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 94.33.
Away Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State starts this game with a 2-12 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky meets Sam Houston State boasting a 11-3 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 9th (0.231) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky now standing 8th (0.417) 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 0.385 overall win percentage, with Western Kentucky matching up with a 0.560 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Sam Houston State currently possesses 10-16 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has tallied a 14-11 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Sam Houston State clashes with Western Kentucky on Thursday night.

Sam Houston State (10-16) faces Western Kentucky (14-11) in a crucial matchup. Conference standings matter for tournament seeds. Sam Houston State is 3-10 in C-USA, while Western Kentucky is 5-7.

Sam Houston State has won 2 straight, while Western Kentucky has dropped 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. Let the magic of basketball enchant you on the court!

Best Bearkats at Hilltoppers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Sam Houston State	Favorite Western Kentucky
+4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Western Kentucky has a -4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Sam Houston State has a +4.5 -110 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**
Over	Under
153.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	153.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Sam Houston State	Favorite Western Kentucky
+155 BetMGM Bet	-190 BetMGM Bet

Western Kentucky is the -190 moneyline favorite. Risk $190 to win $100 on Western Kentucky at BetMGM. Sam Houston State is the +155 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $155 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 Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th, 2025?

Western Kentucky is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th, 2025?

The best over line is 153.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 153.5 -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 Western Kentucky College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th, 2025?

Western Kentucky is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Sam Houston State Western Kentucky 2/20/25 9:00pm EST	+4.5 -110 -4.5 -110

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

A +4.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -4.5 Western Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Sam Houston State at Western Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Sam Houston State Western Kentucky First to 5 Points 2/20/25 9:00pm EST	-102 -135 Bet
Sam Houston State Western Kentucky First to 10 Points 2/20/25 9:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Sam Houston State Western Kentucky First to 15 Points 2/20/25 9:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Sam Houston State Western Kentucky Game to Overtime 2/20/25 9:00pm EST	Yes +775 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Sam Houston State, Western Kentucky
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Western Kentucky	17-15	0.531	13-5	4-9	8-10	+5	0.444	L2
Sam Houston State	13-19	0.406	9-4	3-13	6-12	+7	0.333	L1

Sam Houston State & Western Kentucky Futures Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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Western Kentucky Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State & Western Kentucky Team Pages

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