Baylor Bears vs Sam Houston Bearkats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Sam Houston vs Baylor NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Waco.

Sam Houston vs Baylor Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148 points, and Baylor is favored by -15 vs. Sam Houston.

Sam Houston vs. Baylor Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Sam Houston Bearkats at Baylor Bears
Where: Waco at Foster Pavilion
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds BAYL -15, SMHO +830 | BAYL -1474 O/U 148

Bearkats Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Sam Houston?

Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games

Sam Houston cruised to a 91-62 win over Tarleton State on Saturday, November 9th. The Bearkats, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.

Sam Houston took control early, leading 47-34 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Tarleton State 44-28 to seal the win.

Bearkats Offense Breakdown

Sam Houston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 48.4% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.7%, thanks in large part to their 53.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 26 attempts.

The Bearkats also dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 19 rebounds and dishing out 20 assists. Bubu Benjamin led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Dorian Finister, Lamar Wilkerson, and Chris Mpaka each added 15 points.

Bearkats Team Defense

Sam Houston's defense held their opponent to 62 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Bearkats gave up 4 threes on 12 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from three. Sam Houston also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 42%.

Bears Preview: Will Baylor Come Through as Home Favorites?

Baylor Bears Recent Game

The Bears picked up a 72-67 win over Arkansas on Saturday, November 9th. Baylor, playing at home, entered the game as 4-point favorites and managed to cover the spread.

Baylor led 42-33 at halftime but allowed Arkansas to score 34 points in the 2nd half while putting up 30 points themselves. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 155-point over/under line.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Adou Thiero led the way for Baylor with 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc. Boogie Fland added 17 points, hitting 3 of his 5 three-point attempts, while Jayden Nunn contributed 16 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep.

The Bears shot 46.6% from the field, with a 58.8% mark on two-pointers, but struggled from three, hitting just 29.2% (7-for-24). Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they made 11 of 17 free throws (64.7%).

Bears Team Defense

Despite giving up 67 points, Baylor's defense struggled to contain their opponent inside, allowing them to shoot 58% on two-point attempts. Overall, the Bears gave up 27 field goals on 58 attempts, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field.

Baylor did manage to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to 29% from beyond the arc on 7/24 shooting. From the free-throw line, their opponent shot 64%, making 11 of 17 attempts. The Bears also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Bearkats vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Sam Houston has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 79 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last five home contests, the Bears offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Baylor posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Bearkats have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Baylor has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.