Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Texas Southern vs Sam Houston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Huntsville.
Texas Southern vs Sam Houston Prediction
Betting on today's Tigers and Bearkats game? Catch the action at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, TX, as the Bearkats hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Sam Houston being favored by -13 over Texas Southern.
Texas Southern vs. Sam Houston Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Texas Southern Tigers at Sam Houston Bearkats
- Where: Huntsville at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds SMHO -13, TXS +770 | SMHO -1372 O/U 148.5
Tigers Preview: Can Texas Southern Lock in a Road Win?
Texas Southern Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers dropped to 0-6 on the season after a 72-59 loss to Texas State on Sunday. Texas Southern, who were +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the loss.
After a 28-28 tie at halftime, the Tigers were outscored 44-31 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game ended at 131, which was under the O/U line of 139.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Texas Southern struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, but they did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds and hit 16 of 23 free throws (69.6%).
Christian Turner led the way with 18 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Tyrel Morgan contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, adding 7 assists. Kavion McClain and Kaden Gumbs each scored 12 points, with Gumbs hitting his only three-point attempt and also dishing out 7 assists.
Tigers Team Defense
Texas Southern's defense held their opponent to 72 points on just 33% shooting from the field, as they went 19/57 overall. Inside the arc, the Tigers limited them to 14/35 shooting, or 40%.
From three-point range, Texas Southern's defense was even more effective, allowing just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16, shooting 69%.
Bearkats Preview: Can the Bearkats Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games
Sam Houston dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 97-71 road loss to Indiana on Tuesday. The Bearkats entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-25 at halftime, Sam Houston scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 55. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 154.
Bearkats Offense Breakdown
Sam Houston's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. They hit 35.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 45.5% (20/44). At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 20, good for 65%.
Myles Rice led the way with 19 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Malik Reneau added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 7 of 10 shots. Luke Goode knocked down 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep, finishing with 18 points in just 16 minutes.
Bearkats Team Defense
Sam Houston's defense struggled in this one, giving up 97 points on 61% shooting from the field. Their opponents were especially effective inside, hitting 67% of their two-point attempts, going 27/40.
From beyond the arc, Sam Houston allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 29 times, where they converted 22 free throws, or 75%. The Bearkats did limit second chances, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.
Tigers vs Bearkats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, Texas Southern has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 70 points per game.
- Across the Bearkats last five home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Sam Houston has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Texas Southern vs Sam Houston Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Texas Southern +13 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.