It will be a matchup between two sensational offenses when the Houston Baptist Huskies (1-13, 1-4 SthLnd) take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats (12-6, 5-2 SthLnd) at Sharp Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Sam Houston State Bearkats at Houston Baptist Huskies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Huskies fell to the New Orleans Privateers, 106-98, while the Bearkats defeated the Lamar Cardinals, 80-75.
Sam Houston State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Lamar. The Bearkats had a rate of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.518), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.431. Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.497). Houston Baptist was lifted by Ian DuBose, who contributed 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Chad Bowie led the way for Sam Houston State, contributing 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Bearkats dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Sam Houston State won 119-113. Sam Houston State was lights out from beyond the arc (18-30; 60.0 percent). Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.7 vs. 14.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Houston Baptist ranks first in possessions per game (79.3) and Sam Houston State is 13th (75.9).
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Houston Baptist Huskies Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Sam Houston State, ATS Winner – Sam Houston State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sam Houston State averages 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 257th in assists allowed per game (21.4).
- The Huskies average 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. The Bearkats rank 230th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- Sam Houston State blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 109th in the NCAA. Houston Baptist ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- The Bearkats rank 11th in steals per game (9.7) while the Huskies rank 203rd in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- Sam Houston State averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 268th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bearkats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 93.6 points per game (11.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
