Sam Houston Bearkats vs Tarleton State Texans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Betting on today’s Bearkats and Texans game? Catch the action at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, TX, as the Texans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. 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 BEARKATS VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats -6

This game will be played at Wisdom Gym at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-69 in favor of the Bearkats.
• Not only will Sam Houston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Can Sam Houston Pull Off A Win at Wisdom Gym?

Sam Houston fell to Nevada 91-75 on Monday, November 4th. The Bearkats were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 166, going over the pre-game line of 144.5.

After trailing 37-34 at halftime, Sam Houston allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The Bearkats will need to tighten up defensively in future games to improve their chances of pulling off upsets.

Kobe Sanders and Nick Davidson led the way for Sam Houston in their last game, with Sanders putting up 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Davidson added 26 points and 10 boards. Sanders shot 64.3% from the field, and Davidson was even better, hitting 80% of his shots.

As a team, the Bearkats hit 42.1% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-25 from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 81% of their attempts. They also dished out 15 assists, with Tré Coleman leading the way with 8.

Sam Houston’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 31.

From beyond the arc, Sam Houston’s opponents shot 45%, making 10 of 22 three-point attempts. The Bearkats also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they converted 21 free throws.

Will the Texans Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games

Tarleton State faced a tough road game 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.

After trailing 51-28 at halftime, Tarleton State scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

Tarleton State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 33.3% on two-point attempts. However, they connected on 46.2% of their threes, going 6-for-13 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, making 20 of 24 attempts.

Boopie Miller and Bubu Benjamin each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. Kario Oquendo and Chuck Harris both contributed 16 points, with Harris shooting 62.5% from the field. B.J. Edwards hit 66.7% of his threes, and Keon Ambrose-Hylton led the team with a 71.4% shooting performance.

Despite a strong defensive effort, Tarleton State couldn’t slow down their opponent, giving up 96 points on 54% shooting. The Texans allowed 62% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent hitting 23 of 37 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Tarleton State’s defense gave up 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Texans allowed 13 offensive rebounds.