Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky Basketball Odds

The Bearkats will play the Hilltoppers on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. 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 2023-24 college basketball season, Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Sam Houston State currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Kentucky is 98.67.
  • Away Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State starts this game with a 3-7 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky meets Sam Houston State boasting a 9-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Sam Houston State currently ranks 1st (0.833) in the C-USA Conference, with Western Kentucky now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 C-USA Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Sam Houston State has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with Western Kentucky, matching up with a 0.700 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Sam Houston State currently possesses 12-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky has tallied a 14-6 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome, wizards and sorcerers, to an enchanting clash of college basketball magic! On Thursday, February 1st, 2024, the Sam Houston State Bearkats venture into the mystical realm of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Sam Houston State, with a 12-9 overall standing, prepares to face the 14-6 Western Kentucky in an epic battle!

In the journey to the conference tournament, college basketball conference records hold great power. Sam Houston State, with a 5-1 C-USA Conference standing, seeks to maintain their dominance. Meanwhile, Western Kentucky, with a 3-3 C-USA Conference standing, yearns to rise in the ranks. The outcome of this clash will surely shape their paths.

With a victorious streak of two wins, the Bearkats march forward, brimming with confidence. However, the Hilltoppers, fresh off a recent triumph, aim to reclaim their glory. It shall be a captivating spectacle indeed!

To join this thrilling spectacle, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Wizards and sorcerers, fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Unleash your magical instincts and seize the opportunity!

As arcane beings, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Sam Houston State with a 12-9 overall standing, and Western Kentucky with a 14-6 overall standing in the 2023-24 college basketball season await your scrutiny. Enter the realm of basketball sorcery and witness the clash of these formidable forces!

Best Bearkats at Hilltoppers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

Western Kentucky
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
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is the -200 moneyline favorite. Risk $200 to win $100 on Western Kentucky at BetMGM. Sam Houston State is the +165 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $165 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 1st, 2024?

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 1st, 2024?

The best over line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 157.5 -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 1st, 2024?

Western Kentucky is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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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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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Sam Houston State, Western Kentucky
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Western Kentucky22-120.64712-26-78-8+50.500L1
Sam Houston State21-120.63612-27-913-3-0.813L1

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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