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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
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.
Paddy O'Parlay
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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
| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Western Kentucky | Favorite Sam Houston State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
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.
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.
Sam Houston State is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Western Kentucky
Sam Houston State
First Team To Score
10/16/24 7:00pm EDT | -110-120Bet |
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 | |
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
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State | 5-1 | 0.833 | 8 | 2 | 247 | 201 | 3-1 | 4-1 | W3 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-1 | 0.833 | 7 | 3 | 280 | 211 | 4-1 | 3-2 | L1 |
Western Kentucky & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Kentucky YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama | ALA 63, WKU 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, EKU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee | WKU 49, MTSU 21 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Kentucky | WKU 26, TOL 21 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Boston College | BC 21, WKU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky | WKU 44, UTEP 17 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | WKU 31, SHSU 14 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 31, KENN 14 Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State | WKU 41, NMSU 28 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky | LT 12, WKU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 4:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Rice | SHSU 34, RICE 14 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs UCF | UCF 45, SHSU 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Hawaii vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 31, HAW 13 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 31, NMSU 11 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Texas State vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 40, TXST 39 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP | SHSU 41, UTEP 21 Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | WKU 31, SHSU 14 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs FIU | SHSU 10, FIU 7 Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 9, LT 3 Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State | SHSU 23, KENN 17 (OT) Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Liberty 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
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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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.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.