Sam Houston Bearkats vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Bears face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bears are hosting the game 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 BEARKATS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +15
This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bears.
- Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bearkats Defense Show Up on the Road?
Sam Houston Bearkats Recent Game/Games
Sam Houston picked up a decisive 91-62 win over Tarleton State on Saturday, November 9th. The Bearkats, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
Sam Houston led 47-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Tarleton State to 28 points.
Sam Houston’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a field goal percentage of 48.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.7%, thanks largely to their 53.8% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 of 26 attempts.
The Bearkats also dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 20 assists. Bubu Benjamin led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Dorian Finister and Lamar Wilkerson each added 15 points, with Wilkerson hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Sam Houston’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team managed to hit 21 of 45 shots, good for 46% shooting.
From three-point range, the Bearkats limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 12 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. Sam Houston also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 42%.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Baylor?
Baylor Bears Recent Game/Games
The Bears picked up a 72-67 win over the Razorbacks on Saturday, November 9th. Baylor, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Baylor led 42-33 at halftime but were outscored 34-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 139, falling under the O/U line of 155.
Adou Thiero led the way for Baylor with 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, and added 6 rebounds in their latest game. Boogie Fland contributed 17 points and 7 assists, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Jayden Nunn added 16 points, connecting on 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.
Baylor shot 46.6% from the field, with a 51.7% effective field goal percentage. They hit 58.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from three, shooting just 29.2% (7-of-24). The Bears also made 11-of-17 free throws (64.7%) and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, finishing with 12 assists as a team.
Despite Baylor’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposing team to 67 points. The Bears allowed their opponents to shoot 46% from the field, including 58% from two-point range, where they hit 20 of 34 attempts.
Baylor’s defense did a better job on the perimeter, limiting the opposing team to 29% shooting from three-point range, with just 7 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 64%.