Sam Houston Bearkats vs Tarleton State Texans Matchup

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

Sam Houston vs Tarleton State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Texans? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX. Sam Houston is favored by -6 in this non-conference contest against Tarleton State. The game's over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.

Sam Houston vs. Tarleton State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Sam Houston Bearkats at Tarleton State Texans
Where: Stephenville at Wisdom Gym
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds SMHO -6, SMHO -236 | TARL +186 O/U 146.5

Bearkats Preview: Can Sam Houston Lock in a Road Win?

Sam Houston dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 91-75 to Nevada on the road. The Bearkats entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

Sam Houston trailed 37-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 54 points while scoring 41 of their own.

Bearkats Offense Breakdown

Sam Houston's offense put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-25, and hit 81% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 21 shots.

Kobe Sanders and Nick Davidson led the way, with Sanders scoring 27 points and adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Davidson contributed 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Bearkats Team Defense

Sam Houston's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Bearkats allowed their opponent to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 20/31.

From beyond the arc, Sam Houston's opponent shot 45%, making 10 of 22 threes. The Bearkats also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 21 free throws (67%).

Texans Preview: Can Tarleton State Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games

Tarleton State faced a tough road challenge against SMU on Monday, November 4th, losing 96-62. Entering the game as +14.5 point underdogs, the Texans not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

SMU took control early, leading 51-28 at halftime. Tarleton State scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

Texans Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Tarleton State's offense struggled from the field, shooting just 36.7% overall, with a 33.3% mark on two-point attempts. They did connect on 46.2% of their threes, hitting 6 of 13 from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 for an 83.3% rate.

Boopie Miller and Bubu Benjamin each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. Kario Oquendo and Chuck Harris contributed 16 points apiece, with Harris shooting 62.5% from the field. B.J. Edwards also chipped in 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Texans Team Defense

Tarleton State's defense struggled, giving up 96 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 37 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Texans gave up 11 threes on 42% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 77%. Tarleton State allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Bearkats vs Texans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Sam Houston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 70 points per game.
Through their last three home games, Tarleton State has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 78 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Texans have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bearkats have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.